Description
A delightful embrace of Mexican flavors, this cheesy taco pasta is creamy, packed with taco seasonings, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa (of your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, and drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in salsa; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s coated in the sauce.
- Stir in shredded cheese and sour cream until everything is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh chopped green onions or cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lime juice just before serving. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with black beans and lentils.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg