Description
Cheesy taco pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy pasta with zesty taco flavors. This delightful fusion brings together tender pasta, seasoned ground meat, and a melty cheese topping, creating a warm and inviting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, each bite offers a fiesta of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet; saut? until tender.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cream cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Fold in the cooked pasta; mix well, adding milk if necessary for creaminess.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and let it melt for about five minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg