Description
This Taco Pasta recipe combines the flavors of tacos with creamy, cheesy pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work best)
Taco Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the taco meat mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine with additional ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine and let simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Finish the dish: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until everything is evenly coated. Stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can make it ahead and reheat—it stores well for meal prep.
- Swap ground beef for plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
