One Pot Taco Pasta

One-pot taco pasta combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, salsa, broth, and cheddar for an easy, cheesy stovetop dinner in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz short pasta
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. (about 4 min) — Medium-high heat
2. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the center reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Stir in the pasta, broth, and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Medium-low heat
4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheddar until melted and evenly distributed. Let the pasta rest for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min)