Description
Get ready to fall in love with this One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet—a quick dinner that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. This hearty, cheesy, Tex-Mex-inspired meal combines juicy taco-seasoned beef, tender pasta, and melty cheddar cheese in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you just need comforting food fast. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, kid-friendly meals, or one-pot recipes that satisfy, this cheesy taco pasta is a winner every time.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Break it up as it cooks and drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
4. Pour in beef broth and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Garnish with toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or jalapeños if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and a smoother sauce.
Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking or burning.
Adjust spice level by using hot or mild taco seasoning, or add chili flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quick dinner, cheesy pasta, taco pasta, easy recipe, one-pot meals