Cheesy Taco Pasta: A Comforting and Easy Weeknight Delight
A creamy and flavorful cheesy taco pasta that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add taco seasoning, salsa, and chicken broth to the skillet and stir.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked macaroni.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- Feel free to add any diced vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Weeknight Dinner