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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

by Annmarie

This Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mashup — the rich, cheesy goodness of pasta meets the bold, zesty flavors of tacos. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

Made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta shells, creamy melted cheese, and all your favorite taco spices, this dish is pure magic in every bite. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to prep before the slow cooker does all the work! A true family favorite that’s easy, filling, and guaranteed to bring everyone to the table happy.

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

his Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is so yummy. This slow cooker dinner was amazing! Super easy to prep. Your whole family loved this crockpot meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup jarred salsa I used mild
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning I use this easy recipe
  • 2 ½ cups water or low sodium chicken broth I used one 14.5 ounce can chicken broth plus enough water to total 2 ½ cups
  • 12 ounces shell pasta shapes whole grain or white
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook the meat, stirring often, until browned. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
  2. Add the bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, salsa, corn, taco seasoning, and broth or water. Stir.
  3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Stir in the pasta. Cook on high for 10-20 minutes. Pasta cook time will vary by slow cooker, begin checking for doneness at 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of recipe | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 742mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g

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