Creamy Taco Pasta
A comforting dish combining pasta and the bold flavors of tacos, featuring a creamy sauce and rich cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Sauté the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well, allowing to heat through.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Pair with a side salad, tortilla chips, or a dollop of sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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