One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

5 from 1 vote

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

My one pot taco pasta features flavorful ground beef, tons of melty cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings People

Calories 484kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Pound Ground Beef I used 90% lean
1 Onion Diced
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
1 Packet Taco Seasoning Divided
2 ½ Cups Pasta Uncooked
3 Cups Hot Water
3 Teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly Shredded
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
Green Onions If Desired For Garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions until browned. Season with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in water, Better Than Bouillon, pasta, tomatoes, and remaining taco seasoning scraping the bottom of the pan as you go.
Cover and cook for around 15 minutes on low stirring occasionally. Remove lid and increase heat to medium until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheese. Top with remaining cheese. Cover until melted.
Garnish with additional tomatoes and green onions if desired.

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