If you have 30 minutes and hungry people to feed then you need this Taco Pasta recipe in your life. The spice level is easy to adjust!
Hey guys! It’s Mandy back from Mandy’s Recipe Box with an easy one pot dish that your whole family will love. This Taco Pasta is frugal and fast so it’s definitely a keeper. My kids loved it but I did use a medium salsa which was a little spicy for their tastes so next time I’m making it with a mild salsa. But if you like spicier foods then use the medium or even hot if that’s how you roll. It is not how I roll because I’m a wimp like that.
If you love pasta as much as we do, you will probably also love our Italian Pasta Salad recipe.
This really is ready to eat in 30 minutes or less and is packed with delicious flavor and texture. I used a fiesta blend of cheese but you can use cheddar or Monterrey jack or whatever you prefer. Just make it and watch it disappear!
Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until crumbled and done.
- Add the pasta, water, taco seasoning and salsa.
- Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Add the cheese. Stir to melt and enjoy.
Nutrition
This one pan dinner was exactly what we needed for making dinner in a hurry! Turned out great!
This was such a savory dish, it has quickly become a family favorite recipe! Delicious!
Yay! We love hearing that, thank you so much!
This sounds like a perfect weeknight meal!
Thank you so much!
This pasta made my Mexican and Italian food lovers both happy, thank you!!
Haha yay! Thanks so much for letting us know!
The perfect mash up of two of our family favorites! Definitely adding this for Taco Tuesday.
Oh that is so true! Thanks Jen!