One Pot Taco Pasta

Name: One Pot Taco Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Ground Beef; 2 packets Taco Seasoning (or about 4-6 tbsp; use store-bought or homemade ); 1 Yellow Onion (diced); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 4 oz Green Chiles (I used 1 can of chopped green chilies; mild or hot depending on spice preference ); 16 oz Salsa (I used 1 jar of chunky medium-heat Pace Salsa ); 4 cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium; add more broth or water as needed ); 1 lb Pasta (uncooked; I used medium shells); 8 oz Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated); 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese (freshly grated); Salt & Pepper (to taste); Cilantro (optional; to serve)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

All of the flavors of a classic "American Taco Night" in pasta form!

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:34:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1037 kcal (52%)

Total Fat55.6 g (79%)

Carbs72.7 g (28%)

Sugars8.6 g (10%)

Protein58.1 g (116%)

Sodium2295.4 mg (115%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 lbsground beef

2 packetsTaco Seasoning

or about, use store-bought or homemade

I used 1 can of chopped green chilies, mild or hot depending on spice preference

16 ozSalsa

I used 1 jar of chunky medium-heat Pace Salsa

4 cupsChicken Broth

low-sodium, add more broth or water as needed

1 lbPasta

uncooked, I used medium shells

8 ozCheddar Cheese

freshly grated

8 ozMonterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break into pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 3 minutes until the meat starts to brown. Mix in the taco seasoning and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the minced garlic and can of green chiles and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour in the jar of salsa and chicken broth then bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook until the pasta is al dente. This took about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir every few minutes so the pasta doesn't stick together. Add additional chicken broth or water as needed if the liquid absorbs before the pasta is cooked through.

Step 4

Once the pasta is cooked, uncover, and turn the heat to low. Mix in the freshly grated cheeses. Stir until well-combined and melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 5

Divide among bowls to serve. Optionally sprinkle with cilantro.

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