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Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining melty cheese, bold taco seasoning, and tender pasta for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey, browned and seasoned
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and stir well. Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth and dry pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and ensure pasta is submerged. Increase heat to bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender.
  6. Turn off heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Gently stir to mix in melted cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

If pasta seems dry before fully cooked, add a splash more broth or water. If too soupy at the end, cook uncovered for a few minutes to thicken. Let cheese melt off heat for creamier texture. For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or dollop of cream cheese at the end.

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