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Taco Pasta makes for a cheesy and meaty dinner option that is easy to prepare! It is a runaway winner in my household, and it only takes 30 minutes to make!
If you are in the mood for some Mexican dinners like this, then, check out my other recipes like the Mexican Black Bean Salad, Carne Asada, and Chipotle Sofritas!
Photo of taco pasta in a skillet.

Recipe tips:

  • You can use ground chicken or turkey as healthy alternatives to beef.
  • Add some fiber and a pop of color by adding in bell peppers and tomatoes.
  • Elbow macaroni, rotini, and penne are good substitutes for the shells.
  • To make this vegetarian, you can totally leave out the meat. Instead, add protein by adding beans.
Picture of beef taco pasta garnished with chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound  large shells pasta 
  • 1 tablespoon  canola oil 
  • 1 pound  ground beef 
  • 1  yellow onion  (diced)
  • 4 cloves  garlic  (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons  taco seasoning 
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried oregano 
  • 1 tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon  red pepper flakes 
  • 3/4 cup  water 
  • 1 cup  jarred salsa 
  • 1 1/2 cups  cheddar cheese  (shredded)
  •  Salt to taste 
  •  Pepper to taste 
Garnish:

  •  Cheese 
  •  Crushed tortilla chips 
  •  Sour cream 
  •  Chopped parsley 

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to box directions, drain and set aside.
  2. In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink.
  3. Drain the fat.
  4. Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
  6. Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.
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