Description
Creamy Queso Ground Beef Pasta is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together al dente pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious queso sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, this pasta dish guarantees to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? onions and bell peppers until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked pasta, queso cheese sauce, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about five minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg