A bold, cheesy pasta dish that brings together seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and taco spices in one skillet. Perfect for weeknights or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups uncooked rotini or penne pasta
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2.5 tbsp homemade)
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: canned corn, black beans, diced green chiles
Instructions
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir well.
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Add tomato sauce and broth; bring to a simmer.
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Stir in pasta. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Check pasta doneness. Add broth if too dry.
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Lower heat and stir in cheddar and cream cheese until melted.
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Let rest 2–3 minutes. Serve with toppings of choice.