Taco Pasta (Skillet Version)

This Taco Pasta combines all your favorite taco flavors with hearty ground beef, tender pasta, gooey melted cheese, and chunky salsa, all in one skillet. It’s a flavor-packed, one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Taco Pasta

Servings: servings

Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pkg of dry taco seasoning
3 tablespoon water
1 ½ cups uncooked pasta
2 ½ cups beef broth
16 ounces mild chunky salsa
½ cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
½ cup colby jack cheese freshly shredded
chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
1 pound lean ground beef
Add the taco seasoning and water and mix in with beef. Reduce to low-low medium heat and simmer for another 2 minutes.
1 pkg of dry taco seasoning, 3 tablespoon water
Slowly pour the beef broth into the skillet then add the pasta and salsa. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and the mixture has thickened.
1 ½ cups uncooked pasta, 2 ½ cups beef broth, 16 ounces mild chunky salsa
Remove from heat and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the skillet, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Top with chopped cilantro if desired.
½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup colby jack cheese, chopped cilantro

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