Tacos are always a hit with both kids and adults. This taco pasta is a unique way to get your taco fix with minimal work.
Creamy, cheesy taco pasta is one of my girls’ most requested recipes. I’m always happy to oblige because it’s a hearty meal and only takes about 20 minutes to whip up, perfect for a busy night! The best part of this recipe is you can add as many toppings as you like to really get that loaded taco experience, but in pasta form.
How do you make taco pasta?
To make taco pasta, you’ll need ground beef, onions, pasta, tomatoes, cream cheese and sour cream. The first steps is to cook the ground beef with onions, tomatoes and taco seasoning to form the base of this recipe.
After your meat mixture is done, cooked pasta goes into the pan. I used rotini but any short pasta will work, such as penne, shells or macaroni. I cook my pasta at the same time as I make my meat to save on time.
The next step is to make the sauce, which is a combination of cream cheese, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Be sure to save some water from cooking the pasta in case you need to thin the sauce.
Finally, it’s time for the toppings! I went simple here with a sprinkling of fresh tomatoes and cilantro, but other great topping ideas include
olives sour cream avocado tortilla strips sliced jalapenos shredded cheese
What kind of ground beef is best for pasta?
I typically use 90% lean ground beef. It’s flavorful, yet not overly greasy. If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess grease before you add the pasta to the pan. Looking to save a few calories? Ground turkey or ground chicken can also be used in this dish.
More Mexican inspired meals
Ground Beef Tacos Chicken Santa Fe Mexican Pizza Mexican Caesar Salad Chicken Enchilada Casserole
