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Cheesy Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Skillet

Indulge in this irresistibly cheesy skillet recipe that combines taco flavors with pasta for a simple one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights and easily adjustable for your preferred spice level.
3
30 min
TOTAL TIME
617
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
Cheesy Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Sour Cream
1/2 cup sour cream
optional
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Yellow Onion
1/2 cup yellow onion
chopped
Garlic
1 tsp garlic
minced
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Water
2 cups water
divided
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Taco Sauce
1 cup taco sauce
medium heat
Taco Seasoning
1 oz taco seasoning
medium heat
Elbow Macaroni
2 cups elbow macaroni
Mexican Cheese Blend
2 cups mexican cheese blend
divided
Fresh Cilantro
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
chopped
Canned Corn
15 oz canned corn
drained
Salsa
1 cup salsa
medium heat
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add ground beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned. Drain excess grease from skillet.
3
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Cook until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Pour 1 cup of water, drained corn, salsa, taco sauce, taco seasoning, and elbow macaroni into the skillet. Mix ingredients together and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for half of the macaroni's recommended cooking time.
6
Remove lid, add the remaining 1 cup of water, and stir. Return cover and let simmer for the remaining cooking time of the macaroni.
7
Turn off the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of Mexican cheese until melted.
8
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Mexican cheese on top and cover the skillet. Let sit for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream (optional).
Health Info
Macros
44g
CARBS
35g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pasta is best for Taco Pasta?
How can I ensure the beef is flavorful and tender?
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
What type of cheese should I use?
Is it necessary to cook the pasta separately?
My dish ended up too spicy, how can I fix it?
Can I use store-bought Taco seasoning?
Should I add beans to my Taco Pasta?
What’s a good side dish to serve with Taco Pasta?
How can I make this dish less calorie-dense?