Taco Pasta
A creamy, cheesy one-pot Taco Pasta packed with taco seasoning, green chiles, and melted Mexican-blend cheese. Quick, family-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste OR ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 2 to 2½ cups beef broth or bone broth for extra protein
- 2 cups dry pasta noodles about 8 oz
- 1 small can diced green chiles 4 oz
- 1 small can green chilies or fire-roasted green chiles 4 oz
- 1 cup sour cream or 8 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 1 pack Kraft Natural Mexican Shredded Cheese about 8 oz
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
- Add aromatics: Toss in the diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Season it: Stir in both packets of taco seasoning and the tomato paste (or tomato sauce). Mix well until the beef is coated.
- Combine the pot: Add pasta noodles, both cans of green chiles/green chilies, and pour in 2 to 2½ cups beef broth. Stir together.
- Simmer to finish: Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Cream it up: Remove pot from heat. Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Cheese it: Add the full bag of Kraft Natural Mexican Shredded Cheese and stir until melted and saucy.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls and top with cilantro or green onions if you like a fresh finish.
