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    Home » Entrees » Taco Pasta Skillet

    Taco Pasta Skillet

    Published: Sep 21, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2023 by Wendie · 2 Comments

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    Taco pasta skillet is a cheesy and meaty dinner loaded with beef, pasta veggies, and of course cheese!

    Taco pasta in a white bowl with crushed fritos on top.I'm a huge fan of quick and easy meals. This recipe isn't too complicated and comes together in under 30 minutes just like my Crescent Roll Taco Bake which is always a win!

    Taco pasta in a cast iron skillet with melted cheese on top.

     

    Four process photos. First one, ground beef and onions in a cast iron skillet. Second one, browned ground beef in a skillet with minced garlic added. Third one, ground beef removed and tomato paste added. Fourth one, beef broth that was added to tomato paste in skillet.Tips and tricks for taco pasta skillet

    • You can really use any type of pasta just cook it al dente according to the package directions.
    • Substitute the ground beef for ground turkey or even chicken.
    • Freshly grated cheese.  Only use freshly grated cheese in your because packaged cheeses contain chemicals that keep them from easily melting.
    • It will look like a lot of sauce, but after letting it sit a bit it will absorb into the pasta.

     

     

    Four process photos. First one, green chilis and diced tomatoes added to the skillet. Third one, heavy whipping cream whisked in to the mixture. Third one, cooked pasta, browned ground beef and cilantro being mixed in. Fourth one, cheese being mixed in. Be creative and top with sour cream, avocados, salsa, tortilla chips, or Fritos which is my favorite! This taco pasta will surely go on your weekly meal rotation.

     

    Taco pasta in a large pot with a spoon scooping some out.More easy dinner meals!

    • Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
    • Honey butter Garlic Chicken
    • Spicy Shrimp Ramen Bowl
    • Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops

     

    A bowl of taco pasta.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST FOR ALL MY LATEST RECIPES.

     

    Taco pasta in a cast iron skillet with melted cheese on top.

    Taco Pasta Skillet

    Wendie
    Tacos pasta is a cheesy and meaty dinner loaded with beef, pasta veggies and of course cheese!
    4.34 from 39 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 770 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound pasta shells I used medium
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • ½ cup onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 ½ cups Beef broth
    • 4 oz Velveeta cheese
    • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1 packet
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup Heavy cream or whole milk
    • 1-10 oz can diced Tomatoes
    • 1-7 oz can Green chilis
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
    • 1 cup black beans
    • ½ cup frozen corn
    • 2 ½ cups cheese I used cheddar and pepper jack
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. And set aside
    • Heat a 12-inch skillet to medium-high heat and add ground beef and onions. Cook until browned about 5-7 minutes. Add in garlic the last minute to cook. Remove ground beef to a bowl and set aside.
    • Return skillet to heat and add in tomato paste, whisk a few seconds and add in beef broth. Whisk in Velveeta, taco seasoning, Worcestershire, and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
    • Mix in tomatoes, green chilis, cilantro, beans, corn, ground beef and pasta, and cheese mix until combined.
    • Cover 15 minutes to let thicken.
    • Garnish with Fritos!

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    Notes

    It will seem like there is a lot of sauce but it will absorb into the pasta after setting a bit.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 770kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 44gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1363mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9g
    Keyword one-pot skillet, taco pasta
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    1. Wendie

      February 27, 2023 at 9:56 pm

      Yay, Tammy! What a wonderful compliment, thank you 🙂

    2. Tammy W

      February 27, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      I made this last night. It was so good. Thank You for sharing all your recipes. I love how you talk about each recipe and show every step along the way. I've been following for past few years now. Before that I was never enjoyed cooking or knew what I was doing. Now I love trying food I've never had. Now I love cooking and love when my husband says " it's best he's ever had" Better than his mother's is huge complement

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