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A bowl of cheesy taco pasta with ground beef and diced tomatoes, a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

A quick and easy ground beef and pasta dish with taco seasoning and cheese, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning from the grocery store
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5 ounces
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta such as rotini or penne
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and uncooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

You can add toppings like sour cream, salsa, or chopped cilantro if desired.

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