Description
This One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet is the perfect weeknight dinner for families craving bold taco flavor in a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Made in one skillet with ground beef, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and tender pasta, it’s quick, hearty, and a guaranteed hit. Great for meal prep, leftovers, and busy evenings!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, avocado, tortilla chips
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and softened. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, then stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
5. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot with optional toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for less grease and better texture.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.
For extra flavor, mix in corn or black beans before simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg