Cheesy Taco Pasta
A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish bursting with cheesy taco flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 1 pound Pasta (Elbow, Penne, or Rotini)
- 1 pound 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 packet 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 can 1 (15 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 0.25 cup 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta to the pot with the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Stir in water and remove from heat.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions.