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Skillet cheesy taco pasta dinner with melted cheese, ground beef, tomatoes, and green onions on a fork

Skillet Cheesy Taco Pasta Dinner

A quick and easy one-pan meal combining taco flavors with cheesy pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta small shells or elbow macaroni
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Add uncooked pasta, taco seasoning, and water to the skillet. Stir well.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in cheese and milk until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, or sour cream before serving if desired.

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