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One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe Easy Family Dinner Ready in 30 Minutes

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A quick, filling, and tasty one pot taco pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknight family dinners, ready in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 8 ounces medium pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until onion softens and smells sweet.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and onions, stirring to coat evenly.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Add uncooked pasta directly to the skillet, pushing it down so it is submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid slightly ajar and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but al dente.
  7. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.

Notes

[‘Brown the meat properly to develop flavor and drain excess fat to avoid greasy sauce.’, ‘Use enough broth to cook the pasta; add more if it looks dry before pasta is done.’, ‘Stir every 3–4 minutes to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.’, ‘Remove from heat before adding cheese to avoid clumping.’, ‘If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water or broth to loosen.’, ‘For leftovers, reheat gently on stove with splash of broth or milk, stirring until creamy.’]

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