Easy One Pot Taco Pasta is a cheesy, bold, and comforting dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and rich taco flavors all cooked in one pot.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat evenly.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot. Stir to ensure pasta is submerged in the liquid.
Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.