Name: Cheesy Taco Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (extra lean); 1 large onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium, or beef broth); 8 oz pasta (uncooked, such as mafalda, fusilli, rotini, penne, mini shells or elbow); 1 cup enchilada sauce; 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded); 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)

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This Cheesy Taco Pasta is out of bounds! So delicious, so comforting, all in one pot and best of all it’s ready in 30 minutes. Better than take-out, better than any prepackaged mixes, this Cheesy Taco Pasta will surely go on your weekly meal plan!

When it comes to comfort food, pasta is right up there. At least for me. I have many recipes which I consider favorites and super comforting for me, but I have to admit that this cheesy taco pasta is right up there at the top of the list.

While I wrote the book on 30 Minute One Pot Meals, that doesn’t stop me from coming up with more delicious one pot dishes that can be done in 30 minutes or less.

Why? Because we all have crazy busy lives, so if we can save some time with cooking so we can spend with our families, then why not! At the same time, while I love take-out as much as anyone, I also don’t want to eat out all the time. Which is why these 30 minute meals are so perfect.

This cheesy taco pasta is all about comfort for me. All I need is a big bowl of this cheesy pasta and I’m a happy girl. Only a handful of ingredients are required, but the end result is incredible.

So much flavor, so cheesy, saucy, it’s just good. Sometimes words just cannot describe a feeling, which means you must try this. Trust me, if you’re a pasta lover, you will love this!

Of that I’m sure.

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Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Cheesy Taco Pasta is out of bounds! So delicious, so comforting, all in one pot and best of all it's ready in 30 minutes. Better than take-out, better than any prepackaged mixes, this Cheesy Taco Pasta will surely go on your weekly meal plan!

4.63 from 43 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: cheesy taco pasta, taco pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 595kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
4 cups chicken broth, low sodium, or beef broth
8 oz pasta, uncooked, such as mafalda, fusilli, rotini, penne, mini shells or elbow
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and taco seasoning to it, stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Add the chicken broth, pasta and enchilada sauce to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to a medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Combine the mozzarella cheese with the cheddar cheese and add about 2 cups of it to the skillet and stir it well. Turn off the heat and top with remaining cheese.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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Notes

I used whole wheat mafalda pasta, but any pasta as mentioned in the ingredient list can be used.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 2 to 3 months in the freezer.

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Comments

Karly says
May 15, 2019 at 5:21 pm

So great!! I didn’t think it’d be anything to comment about, BUT this might be in our dinner rotations from now on. Hubby loved it as did my 2 year old! I subbed red lentil pasta, added black beans and diced red peppers and it was amazing! Great recipe!

- Joanna Cismaru says
  May 16, 2019 at 10:19 am
  
  That’s great! Glad you guys enjoyed it!
  
Crystal says
April 11, 2019 at 7:04 pm

I could not figure out what to do with the ground beef I had defrosted, and I was going to resort to just pasta with meat sauce I found this recipe and decided to try it as it is something different. It was definitely a hit!

- Joanna Cismaru says
  April 12, 2019 at 10:20 am
  
  So glad you liked it, Crystal!
  
Donna O says
August 1, 2018 at 1:58 pm

Totally amazing idea. My kids are going to love this. Now I know what I can do with our left over taco meat from Taco Tuesdays. Thanks!

Vinh Do says
July 2, 2018 at 2:52 am

I tried this recipe and still can’t believe how good this recipe is. Thanks so much!

- Katherine Kozelski says
  July 24, 2018 at 5:10 pm
  
  Did you only use 8 oz of pasta? Making it now and I’m second guessing because most recipes are for the whole box of pasta (16 oz)
  
  - Joanna Cismaru says
    July 30, 2018 at 10:13 am
    
    Yes only 8 oz, but you can definitely double the recipe if you choose to.
    
Suzanne Goh says
April 29, 2018 at 1:56 am

Super yummy Having it now . Super Sunday dinner

- Joanna Cismaru says
  April 29, 2018 at 7:53 am
  
  Yay! You’ll love it!