Cheesy Taco Pasta: The Easy Comfort Dish Everyone Will Love
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and half of the cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese and allow to melt before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños.
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Pasta, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food