Cheesy One Pot Taco Pasta

Ashley, thatโ€™s the perfect weeknight dinner idea! ๐Ÿ˜ Cheesy One Pot Taco Pasta combines everything you love about tacos โ€” seasoned beef, salsa, cheese โ€” with the comfort of creamy pasta, all cooked in one pot (less dishes, more flavor ๐Ÿ™Œ).


๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿง€ Cheesy One Pot Taco Pasta

Ingredients (Serves 4โ€“6):

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (or 2 tbsp) taco seasoning ๐ŸŒฎ
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 3 cups beef broth (or chicken/veggie broth)
  • 8 oz (225 g) short pasta (penne, shells, or rotini work great)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: Sour cream, avocado, jalapeรฑos, fresh cilantro, crushed Doritos (for crunch ๐Ÿ˜‰).

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