Description
Cheesy taco pasta brings the fiesta to your dinner table with its creamy, cheesy goodness and zesty taco flavors. This one-pot dish combines hearty ground beef or turkey, vibrant bell peppers, and rich cheddar cheese for a comforting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Experience the joy of comforting flavors in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced bell peppers; cook until peppers soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and half of the cheddar cheese; stir until combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve topped with remaining cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg