Cheesy Beef One-Pot Taco Pasta
If taco nights are a weekly tradition in your house, or if you're craving bold, cheesy flavors without the assembly line of toppings and shells, this cheesy one-pot taco pasta is exactly what you need! It's everything we love about Taco Tuesday in one cozy pot, and it's ready to serve in less than an hour!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can Rotel, undrained
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 and ½ cups beef broth
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 and ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- cilantro and lime wedges for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion. Sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the beef to the skillet and use a spatula to break up the meat while browning. Drain off any fat.
- Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add Rotel, enchilada sauce, beef broth, pasta shells and taco seasoning. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until melted. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.