Taco Pasta
A delicious one-pot dish that combines the flavors of tacos with creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 8-12 oz. medium pasta shells or any short pasta shapes
- 1 small onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning (4 tablespoons)
- 3 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well combined. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.