Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is bursting with flavor and texture and is ready in less than 30 minutes! Hearty meat, tomatoes, and pasta, smothered in a creamy taco spiced sauce, that’s topped off with melty cheese makes this a meal that the whole family will love!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
1/4 cup chopped white onions
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound ground beef
1 ounces taco seasoning + 2/3 cup of water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
10 ounces Rotel drained
¾ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to packaging. Set aside.
In a pan, over medium heat, add oil and chopped onions.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are tender, translucent.
Add the ground beef and break it down into pieces.
Add the taco seasoning, water, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Mix well and cook the meat until there is no more pink.
Add the cooked pasta. The pasta maybe sticky, it will help the sauce to stick to it.
Mix until the pasta is all covered with the meat mixture.
Add the drained can of drained tomatoes and green chilies and mix.
Add the sour cream and cheese to the pasta and mix well until all ingredients are well blended.
Serve and Enjoy!

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Notes

substitute ground turkey, ground pork, or even ground lamb instead of ground beef
change the shape of the pasta to bow tie or your favorite shape. A short pasta noodle works best.
add in some veggies like bell peppers for more color and texture.
make it vegetarian by adding beans (black beans are great in this) instead of meat.
homemade taco seasoning is best.
shred your cheese at home from a block for better melting.

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