Description

This Taco Pasta is a quick and cheesy weeknight meal with a Mexican-inspired twist! Ground beef, onions, and a creamy taco-flavored sauce are combined with tender pasta and topped with melted cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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6 ounces spaghetti (or other pasta)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)
2/3 cup water
1 ounce taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
Brown Beef and Make Sauce: While pasta cooks, brown ground beef and onions in a skillet. Stir in mushroom soup, tomatoes and green chilies, water, and taco seasoning. Cook until well combined. Add Velveeta cheese and stir until melted.
Combine and Serve: Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese, cover, and let stand until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
If you don’t have Velveeta, you can use another type of processed cheese or omit it altogether.
For a spicier dish, use a hot variety of diced tomatoes and green chilies or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 600
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg