Taco Pasta is a combination of my family’s two favorites – anything Mexican and Italian!
It has everything you are looking for in a hearty main dish! It is filling, quick, and easy to make. In this dish, I used ground beef that contributes much flavor and is made even more flavorful with seasonings, herbs, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
This is so easy, it will not take you much time to make it. Preparing the shell pasta might actually be the longest thing that you will do to cook this dish.
Perfect for potlucks, gatherings, and any family occasion, this dish will surely be something to rave about!
Ingredients
1/2 pound large shells pasta
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup water
1 cup jarred salsa
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta according box directions, drain and set aside.
In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.
Garnish
Cheese
Crushed tortilla chips
Sour cream
Chopped parsley
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