Dinner comes together so effortlessly in this One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta… even the pasta cooks right in with everything!
Not only that, this meal is complete in 30 minutes flat. I had to play around with this recipe to get it just like I wanted it, but when I did… WOW! 😮
I just love quick and easy one pot wonders! This pasta is creamy, cheesy and full of taco goodness: hamburger, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onions and garlic. It’s perfect for a busy school night, but don’t worry about the green chilies being too spicy for the kids. The cream cheese added at the end knocks off a lot of the hot flavor.
I literally had to make myself stop eating this taco pasta so I could photograph. This recipe serves 4-6. If everyone’s really hungry, I’d say it serves 4.
In addition to being quick, easy and crazy delicious, it’s also a very budget-friendly dinner. Most of the ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.
Enjoy!
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Description
Creamy and cheesy taco pasta in 30 minutes flat. Just one pot is required for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 ¼ cups beef broth
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (RO*TEL)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature (½ of an 8 ounce package)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Crumble beef while cooking, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, while continuing to stir (about 30 seconds). Drain off fat.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes and green chilies, frozen corn kernels, taco seasoning and macaroni. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is done. Stir occasionally while cooking.*
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and blended.
- Top with chopped cilantro when serving, if desired.
Notes
*Be sure to occasionally stir pasta during the last phase of cooking to prevent from sticking to bottom of pot.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: cheesy taco pasta
Melinda Lewis says
Amy, I just finished a bowl of the “one pot cheesy taco pasta” and loved it! I will certainly be making this simple meal as the days begin to grow cooler. Thanks for sharing!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Melinda! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Jessica says
Thanks for another winning recipe! My family inhaled it, lol Simply delicious.
★★★★★
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Jessica… so happy to hear! 🙂