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cheesy taco pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta: 7 Reasons You’ll Crave This Comfort Dish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and cheesy twist on traditional taco pasta.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked macaroni, milk, and sour cream to the skillet.
  5. Mix in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado or jalapenos.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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