Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal that combines the flavors of tacos with cheesy pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups uncooked pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with onion in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning, water, and diced tomatoes.
- Add uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and half the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover for 2 minutes to melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier option.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg