Cheesy Taco Pasta
This cheesy taco pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Bold ground beef tacos flavors combined with cheese and tender pasta, a unique and delicious pasta dish.
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Servings 5 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 10 oz canned rotel tomtaoes
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain, cover and set side.
- In a large deep skillet, heat oil on medium high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until browned.
- Once the beef has browned, add the minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt and pepper and cook until garlic is fragrant.
- Add the rotel tomatoes and cream cheese to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and mix. (As the sauce cooks, taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.)
- Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta, chopped cilantro, and additional shredded cheese to the skillet and mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately with additional cheese and cilantro.