Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

This slow cooker taco pasta is one of those easy crockpot meals that always earns a spot in the dinner rotation. Made with ground beef, pasta shells, seasonings, and plenty of cheese, it’s packed with flavor and brings all the cozy, comforting goodness of a warm family dinner.

In a busy season of life, recipes like this can be a total lifesaver. Slow cooker dinners make it so much easier to get something satisfying on the table, especially on those afternoons when everyone gets home from school and the kitchen suddenly feels impossible to tackle.

That’s exactly why easy crockpot meals like this one are such a go-to. When dinner is already prepped ahead, the evening feels a whole lot smoother, leaving more time to focus on family instead of scrambling to cook at the last minute.

And this crockpot taco pasta is the kind of meal that’s actually worth looking forward to. The flavor is right on point, with cheesy pasta, seasoned ground beef, and all those classic taco-inspired flavors coming together in the most comforting way.

It’s warm, hearty, and exactly the kind of comfort food that hits the spot after a long day. If your family loves cozy dinners with big flavor, this is one of those recipes that’s easy to fall in love with fast.

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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

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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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