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Cheesy Taco Pasta with Ground Beef

Published: Oct 30, 2017 · Modified: Mar 24, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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This One Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Beef comes together quickly in a single skillet!

This is one of those perfect dinners when you want to whip something together in a single skillet. Made with penne pasta and ground beef, it is filling and so tasty!

This is one of those pasta dishes that the entire family will love. The pasta cooks in the same pot so it is a nice short cut pasta recipe. Be sure to check out my recipes for Pesto Meatballs, Deconstructed Lasagna Ground Beef Sliders and Skillet Spaghetti for more easy weeknight dinner recipes.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

This Southwestern One Pot Pasta is a great quick meal for a busy night, and it'w one the whole family will love. It is one of my favorite recipes as it all cooks in one pot making preparation and clean up easy - and we love easy!

Made on your stovetop, this is a one pot meal and is such an easy meal idea for any night of the week dinners. This easy ground beef recipe is pure comfort food too! This is one of our most popular recipes on the blog.

Creamy beef pasta is like a homemade hamburger helper. It is the perfect meal to make ahead too!

Taco pasta with ground beef comes together in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner idea.

Cheesy Pasta Bake Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this recipe. Refer to the recipe card for the measurements.

  • lean ground beef
  • penne pasta
  • taco seasoning
  • salsa
  • green chilis
  • spices

Full ingredient list is in recipe card.

Taco pasta with ground beef comes together in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner idea.

Delicious and easy to make all in a single skillet. Most of the ingredients are likely those you already have on hand. In about 30 minutes, you will have a piping hot meal.Taco pasta with ground beef comes together in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner idea.

Easy Taco Pasta Recipe

One Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Beef

Taco pasta with ground beef comes together in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner idea.

This is easier than a taco pasta bake but if you like casseroles, you can put it in the oven for a few minutes.

More Easy Pasta Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese - An easy crockpot pasta recipe that does not require pre-boiling of the pasta. So good and so easy!

One-Pot Beef Pasta - A delicious pasta recipe with ground beef and vegetables made in a single pan.

Chicken Bacon Gouda Pasta - Chicken, bacon, cheese and pasta come together for a wonderfully flavorful, comforting dinner idea.

Pasta with tomato sauce - A meatless pasta recipe that takes just minutes to make.

Substitutions and Variations

You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.

Substitute other small pasta for the penne.

You can double the recipe and make it in a big pot instead of a skillet.

You can make this ahead of time and put it in a casserole dish for the next night's dinner.

Serving Suggestions

Top each serving with a small dollop of sour cream. Serve with a side of garlic bread or dinner salad.

Store leftovers in an airtight container.

taco pasta recipe

 

One Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Beef/

Southwestern Taco Beef Pasta

Taco pasta with ground beef comes together in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner idea.

Taco Pasta with Ground Beef

Raquel Pineira
This delicious Cheese Taco Pasta is so easy to make on your stovetop. Just a few ingredients and it is ready in about 30 minutes.
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 612 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup jarred or fresh salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chilis
  • ½ can of corn about ⅔ cup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown ground beef.
  • Drain oil and add taco seasoning and coat ground beef.
  • Add pasta, water, salsa, green chilis, corn, garlic, garlic powder and chili powder.
  • Heat to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • remove from heat, add cheese and tomatoes
  • Add cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 34gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Akaleistar

    October 31, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Skillet dinners are awesome, and this looks yummy 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      October 31, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks Ashley! We love it!

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    November 01, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Wow, this is flavor country! My son loves anything taco and pasta related. Me too!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      November 01, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      It has quite a few things in it, but is super quick to make!

      Reply
  3. Liz

    May 14, 2021 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    ive never thought of having taco pasta before! what a great and yummy idea!

    Reply
  4. Shelia

    August 22, 2022 at 11:18 am

    A jar of black beans and some frozen corn will make it stretch even farther.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      August 22, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      Great suggestion Shelia! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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