Description
A comforting and cheesy taco dish, filled with bold flavors and textures, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (elbow, penne, or rotini)
- 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the ground meat, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until fully combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For variations, try a vegan version with lentils and coconut cream. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg