Description
This Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick and easy one-pot dinner made with just 5 ingredients. Packed with seasoned ground beef, salsa, gooey cheese, and tender pasta, it’s a kid-friendly and family-approved recipe ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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8 oz rotini pasta
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup water
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1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
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1 1/2 cups salsa
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
Instructions
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Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir and simmer until the water evaporates.
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Stir in the cooked pasta and salsa. Mix well.
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Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese to the pot and stir until melted and creamy.
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Remove from heat and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let sit until melted. Serve hot!
Notes
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Customize with black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
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Try ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative to beef.
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Leftovers reheat well the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
