One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Family Favorite
A delicious and easy one pot meal that the whole family will love, featuring cheesy goodness and taco flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning.
- Stir in chicken broth, salsa, and macaroni.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is cooked.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños.
- Can use ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot, Cheesy, Taco, Pasta