Description
This cheesy, flavor-packed pasta dish is your weeknight dinner hero. Ground beef, taco seasoning, and tender pasta all simmer together in one pot—no draining, no fuss. It’s quick, satisfying, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or shells work well)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream and chopped cilantro for topping (optional)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, broth, and pasta.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in milk and cheese until creamy.
Top with sour cream or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g