Tex-Mex Taco Pasta
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One-pot pasta with taco-seasoned ground beef, diced green chiles, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Bold, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes. A family favorite combining pasta and Tex-Mex flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound lean ground beef (about 90% lean)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced small)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 1/2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
- one 10-ounce can Original Rotel
- one 4-ounce can green chiles (do NOT drain (versions may include fire-roasted, plain, mild, spicy, etc.))
- one 1-ounce packet taco seasoning (any spice level that you prefer)
- 8 ounces dry (uncooked cavatappi, elbow macaroni, or other small-shaped pasta (see FAQs for recommended shapes))
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (grate your own if possible)
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese (Monterey Jack or mozzarella may be substituted for less spiciness)
- Salt and pepper (if desired and to taste)
- Sliced jalapeno pepper (optional but recommended for garnishing)
- Fresh cilantro (finely minced; optional for garnishing)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1048mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 497mg
- Calcium
- 270mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 1048MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.