Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with a taco twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic.
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
- Top with sour cream or green onions if desired.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Taco Pasta