Cheesy Taco Pasta

Perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning

14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained (1 can)

4 ounces green chilies, undrained

3 cups low sodium beef broth

8 ounces pasta (like rotini or penne), dry

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

Green onions, chopped

Sour cream

Tomatoes, diced

Black olives, sliced

Instructions:

Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Add Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Season and Mix: Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Mix well to combine.

Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and add the uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1½ cups of the shredded cheese until melted and combined.

Top with More Cheese: Top the pasta with the remaining ½ cup of cheese. Cover the skillet for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.

Serve: Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings like chopped green onions, a dollop of sour cream, fresh diced tomatoes, or sliced black olives for extra flavor and texture.

This Cheesy Taco Pasta is not just a meal; it’s a flavor celebration in a skillet, sure to become a favorite for its ease and crowd-pleasing qualities.