"This is an easy taco pasta dish to make with ground beef, your favorite taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta, and two types of cheese for a quick and delicious dinner that hits the spot every time!"
"If you think you’ve seen it all, think again. This taco pasta recipe combines two foods that are widely loved — and the result is pretty close to perfection."
Taco Mac
Servings – 4 Prep Time – 15 Minutes Cook Time – 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
1-16oz box of pasta shells, or other pasta shape you prefer
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
1-10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1-10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles - I like to use ROTEL
2/3 cup water, you can also used beef or vegetable broth
1-8oz can tomato sauce
1 ounce taco seasoning
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup sour cream, + extra for garnish
cilantro, chopped for garnish
1-8 ounce brick of cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, optional if you love cheesy goodness... Add it!
Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef and onions until meat is browned and onions are soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in mushroom soup, tomatoes with green chilis, tomato sauce, water, garlic powder, black pepper and taco seasoning. Cook until well combined.
Add cream cheese cubes and stir until melted, about 5 minutes.
Drain pasta and add to skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and let stand until cheese has melted.
Serve with a dollup of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. This is completely optional but tastes so good!
Nutrition:
Calories 927 | Total Fat 58g | Saturated Fat 28g | Cholesterol 208mg | Sodium 1232mg | Carbohydrate 37g | Fiber 3g | Sugars 12g | Protein 61g | Vitamin C 8mg | Calcium 1341mg | Iron 5mg | Potassium 1043mg
"Make a double batch. You won't regret it. Hits a comfort food craving in a very good way. Heats great for next day leftovers!"
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