Description
A delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of tacos with the comforting texture of pasta, featuring a creamy sauce and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Elbow macaroni: 8 oz (225 g)
- Taco seasoning: 1 packet (about 1 oz or 28 g)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (225 g), softened
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup (100 g), plus extra for topping
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g), drained
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Corn: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained
- Green onions: 1/4 cup (about 4-5), chopped
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook the beef in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned.
- Prepare the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Combine taco seasoning with the cooked beef and stir, then add cream cheese and mix until melted.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn to the beef mixture and heat through.
- Stir in the cooked elbow macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with extra cheese and green onions, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure taco seasoning is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy beef taco pasta, pasta recipe, taco recipe, family dinner