Creamy One-Pot Taco Pasta
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy One-Pot Taco Pasta, where the heartiness of pasta meets the bold flavors of tacos. This dish features tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty taco seasoning and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium shells or rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta and taco seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined and simmer gently for another minute.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover for two minutes until melted. Serve warm and garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg