Updated October 03, 2023 Taco Pasta- cheesy pasta shells with a hearty taco meat sauce and lots of delicious toppings! Two of the best meals come together to create ONE incredible meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make! The perfect dinner for busy weeknights! First of all, you only need 25 minutes to make this taco pasta situation. It is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It’s always a winner because kids love it and you can have it on the dinner table in no time! The dish is a blend of pasta noodles, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce, taco spices, and lots of cheese! We serve the pasta with lots of delicious toppings so everyone can customize their bowl. Fun and delicious, our favorite kind of meal!
Ingredients
Olive oil– for sautéing! You can also use avocado oil. Onion– a must for tacos and pasta! Ground turkey or Ground beef– use your favorite! Garlic– always! Tomato sauce– to add moisture to the meat and to create a rich sauce! Spices/Herbs– chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. You can also use our homemade taco seasoning. It’s easy to make and great to keep in the pantry. Green chiles– make sure you buy mild diced green chiles. Pasta– we use shells, but penne or another short pasta would work too. Cheese– use shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese.
How to Make Taco Pasta
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and ground turkey or ground beef. Cook until browned. Add the garlic, tomato sauce, water, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in the green chiles. Boil a large pot of water and salt generously. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain well and add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce. Stir in the cheese! Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Toppings
Now for the FUN part, the toppings! We like to set out a variety of toppings so everyone can build their own bowl of goodness!
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Sliced green onions Sliced black olives Cilantro Pico de gallo or salsa Guacamole or avocado Jalapeño slices Pickled red onions
Serving Suggestions
The taco pasta is very filling so you technically don’t need side dishes, but if you are entertaining or want to serve a few dishes on the side, here are some ideas.
Easy Green Salad Fresh Corn Salad Roasted Broccoli Roasted Green Beans Simple Kale Salad
More Easy Pasta Recipes
Chicken Penne Pasta Cacio e Pepe 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta One Pot Sausage Pasta Baked Ziti Baked Spaghetti
Taco Recipes
Ground Beef Tacos Turkey Tacos Easy Vegetarian Tacos Black Bean Tacos Sweet Potato Tacos Steak Tacos
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