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One-pot taco pasta with melted cheese

One-Pot Taco Pasta

Ground beef and pasta cooked together in a taco-seasoned tomato sauce and finished with melted cheese. Made in one pot in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning about 2½ tablespoons
  • 2 cups uncooked short pasta rotini or shells, about 8 ounces
  • 2½ cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off the excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning, pasta, broth and tomatoes with their juices.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and creamy. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add a drained can of black beans or a cup of corn with the pasta.
  • Top with sour cream, green onions or crushed tortilla chips.
  • If the pot looks dry before the pasta is tender, add a splash of broth.