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Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe

by Annmarie

Creamy Taco Pasta is a quick and easy 30-minute meal made entirely in one pot! Tender pasta shells are coated in a cheesy, flavorful taco sauce with ground beef and juicy tomatoes, making it a comforting dish the whole family will love.

This cheesy taco pasta is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to become a new favorite. It combines the bold flavors of tacos with the creamy, indulgent comfort of pasta for a dish that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.

Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe

Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe

Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe

Creamy Taco Pasta is a quick and easy 30-minute meal made entirely in one pot! Tender pasta shells are coated in a cheesy, flavorful taco sauce with ground beef and juicy tomatoes, making it a comforting dish the whole family will love.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz. Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (equal to 1/3 cup)* can sub with ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef, 85% lean
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Whole milk, at room temp
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • ½ lb. Medium pasta shells, see notes

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

Pro Tips

  • This recipe makes a lot of sauce, (which I love), feel free to use a little more than 1/2 lb. of pasta.
  • All chicken broth or all beef broth can be used instead of a combination if preferred.
  • The cheese options are very flexible. Shred them from a block for the creamiest consistency. Bagged shredded cheese doesn't melt as well.
  • Other types of pasta may also be used, refer to the box for cooking times. Examples include rotini,  penne, and bow tie pasta.
  • Diced or shredded chicken can also be used instead of ground beef. Mix it in at the end of cooking, boiling it with the pasta can make it tough.
  • Optional ingredient additions: Corn, bell peppers, black beans, jalapenos.

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