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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Close-up of Cheesy Taco Pasta One Pot Dinner with elbow macaroni and seasoned ground beef in a black skillet.
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Make a flavorful, cheesy taco pasta dinner entirely in one pot for easy cleanup on busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic, taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine everything.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the dry pasta.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the milk until fully incorporated.
  7. Add the shredded cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to your taste before serving hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • For extra heat, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce when serving.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cheese, stir in a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.

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