Taco Pasta Recipe
Easy Taco Pasta is the best one pan dinner! Healthy, cheesy, and delicious, this recipe for taco pasta is great for a quick 30 minute dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ButcherBox Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped finely)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic ((2 cloves))
- 2 cups red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (low sodium)
- 3 cups medium shells pasta (10 oz)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray a large pan or pot with olive oil spray. Heat the pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic and bell peppers in the pan. Cook for 10 minutes or until beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the dry pasta, taco seasoning, tomato paste, broth, and water to the pan. Stir together. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. It should take about 5 minutes to come to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove the cover from the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Stir every few minutes for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked and liquid has reduced.
- Move the pan off the heat and add in shredded cheese. Stir until combined and melted.
Notes
Grate your cheese from a block for better melting. Keep an eye on the pasta to avoid it becoming mushy. Add black beans or corn for extra nutrition.