Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious fusion dish combining the hearty flavors of tacos and creamy cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- Rotini
- Ground Beef
- Water
- Taco Seasoning
- Salsa
- Shredded Mexican Cheese (divided in half)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the rotini pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In another skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add salsa to the beef mixture and stir well.
- Combine the cooked rotini and beef mixture in a large baking dish. Stir in half of the shredded Mexican cheese.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Cheesy Taco Pasta!
Notes
This recipe can easily be customized with additional toppings such as jalapeños, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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