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Cheesy Taco Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish combining the zest of tacos with the comfort of cheesy pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef can substitute with turkey or chicken
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Chopped onion
  • 1 cup Chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Salsa your favorite brand
Dairy
  • 1 cup Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
Seasonings
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning or homemade
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Meat Mixture
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saut? until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the corn and salsa to the meat mixture, stirring to combine.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or jalape?os.

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