Description
Craving a quick, flavorful, and comforting dinner with almost no cleanup? This One Pot Beef Taco Pasta brings together the bold zest of tacos with the cozy satisfaction of pasta—all in one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy dinner idea is packed with ground beef, taco seasoning, tender pasta, and melty cheese. It’s family-friendly, reheats well, and is endlessly customizable. If you’re looking for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or comforting food ideas that don’t require a pile of dishes, this is the one to try.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
2 ½ cups beef broth
2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease if necessary.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
3. Mix in tomato paste and taco seasoning, stirring until the beef is evenly coated. Cook for 1 minute to enhance flavor.
4. Add diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, and uncooked rotini pasta. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
6. Turn off heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For creamier pasta, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream at the end.
Want more heat? Add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce with the taco seasoning.
To avoid mushy pasta, don’t overcook. Turn off the heat as soon as it’s al dente.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one pot pasta, taco pasta, family meal, ground beef recipe