Description
Cheesy, zesty, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, this One-Pan Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake is the ultimate quick comfort meal that combines all your taco night favorites in one skillet. Easy to prepare and even easier to clean up, it’s a family-friendly dinner winner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups uncooked elbow or rotini pasta
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1 cup canned corn
1 cup canned black beans
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sour cream, green onions, avocado
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (if using oven-safe skillet). Cook ground meat and onion in skillet until browned. Add garlic, then taco seasoning. Stir in pasta, broth, salsa, corn, and black beans. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender. Stir in 1 cup cheese, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly and melted. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and doubling beans. Customize with spicy salsa, tortilla strips, or other toppings. Great for meal prep and leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Skillet Meals
- Method: Stovetop, Bake Finish
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: One-Pan Cheesy Taco Pasta, taco pasta recipe, one-pan taco pasta dinner, cheesy taco pasta bake