Ever wanted a taco and pasta at the same time? Same.. no worries, here we have a delicious cheesy taco pasta that combines everything all in one!!
I am a sucker for a good taco but I also do love my pasta!! So rather than filling a tortilla shell, fill up a bowl with some cheesy taco pasta!
Why Taco Pasta?
Why the heck not!!
What Ingredients Do I Need?
Large Pasta Shells – these are perfect for this dish because they catch the cheesy beef!!
Lean Ground Beef – I used 93/7
Taco Seasoning – I used Ortega taco seasoning
Mild Chunky Salsa – yes this is a necessity in this dish!
Yellow onion – chopped and sautéed!
Shredded Mexican Cheese – I used reduced fat finely shredded Mexican blend cheddar cheese
Garlic cloves – I used Polaner crushed garlic, you can find this in the produce section of the grocery store
Oregano – dried oregano that is!
Salt and pepper – to taste;)
Red pepper flakes – not too much heat but just a little
Worcestershire Sauce – love this sauce!
Water – this is added in towards the end
How Do I Make Cheesy Taco Pasta?
- Start by cooking the pasta by placing it in a pot of boiling water
- Finely chop the onion
- Brown the beef in a large pan, when fully cooked, add in the chopped onion and garlic
- Add the taco seasoning, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
- Add 3/4 cup of water, stir, and cook until water is absorbed
- Add the pasta to the pan, add the salsa and cheese, stir and combine
- Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips
- OR store for the week
What Can I Have With The Cheesy Taco Pasta?
The cheesy taco pasta is perfect with some tortilla chips and light sour cream! I also of course had some veggies on the side.
How Do I Store It?
Store the cheesy taco pasta in a large bowl. I used a medium sized pyrex bowl and kept it in my refrigerator for the week.
Can I Reheat It?
Yes, absolutely. I reheated mine in a microwave safe bowl every night during the week for dinner. This cheesy taco pasta is the perfect meal prep to enjoy throughout the week. I microwaved mine for around 2 minutes!
What Else Can I Make?
If you like this recipe you will also love my cheesy hamburger mac!! Check out the recipe here
Cheesy Taco Pasta
Ever wanted a taco and pasta at the same time? Same.. no worries, here we have a delicious cheesy taco pasta that combines everything all in one!!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Large Pasta Shells (uncooked)
- 1 package Lean Ground Beef - 93/7 521 grams
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Mild Chunky Salsa
- 1/2 medium Yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese 170 grams
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 3/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta by placing it in a pot of boiling water
- Finely chop the onion
- Brown the beef in a large pan, when fully cooked, add in the chopped onion and garlic
- Add the taco seasoning, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
- Add 3/4 cup of water, stir, and cook until water is absorbed
- Add the pasta to the pan, add the salsa and cheese, stir and combine
- Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips
- OR store for the week
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
231 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 388Total Fat 12.8gSaturated Fat 5.8gTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 73.6mgSodium 614.8mgCarbohydrates 37.3gFiber 1.9gSugar 4.4gProtein 29.6g
10/10 So delicious and cheesy!
Amazing
Sooo yummy!!😋
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it