Taco Pasta with Ground Beef
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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 612kcal
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: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg