Description
A quick and hearty cheesy taco pasta dish that combines savory flavors with comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your favorite type, such as penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa, cooking for a few minutes until heated through.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To enhance the dish, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or corn, and use fresh salsa for vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, taco pasta, quick dinner, comfort food
