One Pot Taco Pasta
Get dinner on the table fast with this creamy, cheesy one-pot taco pasta! Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender shell pasta, and a rich, savory sauce, it’s a comforting taco-inspired meal the whole family will love on busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 669kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 3 tablespoons) taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- 2 cups (16 ounces / 480 g) beef broth
- ¾ cup (178.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta, uncooked
- 4 ounces cream cheese, diced
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream, plus more for garnish
- cilantro, chopped for garnish
- jalapeno, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- To a large skillet with a lid or Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, until the tomato paste is fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta.
- Stir everything together, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Fold in the sour cream until just combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, jalapenos, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 669kcal