Easy One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This one pot cheesy taco pasta with ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, Rotel, shells, cheddar, and colby jack has a thick and creamy sauce.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 471kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound medium pasta shells uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel with the liquid
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro optional to garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- To the taco meat, stir in the uncooked pasta shells, chicken broth, tomato sauce, and Rotel. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and colby jack cheese a little bit at a time until melted and well combined. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve warm.
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Notes
Storage: Leftover pasta should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stove until heated through. To freeze, all the pasta to cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg
