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Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner, made with ground beef, pasta shells, and all your favorite taco flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef, Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 605kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot with a lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 3/4 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 cup salsa mild to spicy
  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 8 ounces dried small or medium pasta shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Extra cheese and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat cooking oil over medium high heat, then add the ground beef and break it up as it cooks. You’ll want to drain any excess oil from the pan.
  • Add the onions and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the beef stock and deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping up all the browned bits.
  • Add the salsa, tomato paste, taco seasoning and pasta. Stir to combine. Make sure all the shells are under water.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove the cover.
  • Stir in the cheese and heavy cream. Stir to combine and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with your desired garnish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1149IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg