Cheesy One-Pan Taco Pasta
A cozy, one-pan dinner with seasoned beef, tender pasta, and melted cheddar.
Equipment
- Large pan or pot
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion chopped finely
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 2 cups red bell pepper diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning low sodium
- 3 cups medium shells pasta 10 oz
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray a large pan or pot with olive oil spray. Heat the pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic and bell peppers in the pan. Cook for 10 minutes or until beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the dry pasta, taco seasoning, tomato paste, broth, and water to the pan. Stir together. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. It should take about 5 minutes to come to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove the cover from the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Stir every few minutes for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked and liquid has reduced.
- Move the pan off the heat and add in shredded cheese. Stir until combined and melted.
Notes
Storage: keeps in the fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container. Other pasta shapes like rotini, penne, or farfalle can be used in place of shells.
