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Close-up of Cheesy Taco Pasta with shell pasta, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese stretching from a spoonful.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This recipe makes cheesy pasta shells mixed with ground beef in a simple taco sauce. It is a quick meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 394
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound large shells pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup jarred salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
  3. Drain the fat.
  4. Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
  5. Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
  6. Stir to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a fast option for a weeknight meal when you need something simple the family will eat.

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