Description
This creamy taco pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines ground beef, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce with a delicious taco flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (19 ounce) can of enchilada sauce, mild
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups Colby cheese or cheddar
- Cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Brown for 2-3 minutes then add in the diced onions and continue cooking until no longer pink. Drain any extra fat.
- Add in the taco seasoning and stir.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, and beef broth and bring back to a simmer.
- Add in the uncooked pasta, stir, cover, and simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the pasta is tender and some of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low and add in the cream cheese, stirring until melted.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and stir until creamy.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner.
- You can adjust the spice level by using medium or hot enchilada sauce.
- Feel free to add any additional toppings you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg