Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe
This Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick and delicious meal made with just 5 simple ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's a family favorite!
Ingredients
- - 8 oz Rotini
- - 1 lb Ground beef
- - 1/2 cup water
- - 1 oz Taco seasoning
- - 1 1/2 cups Salsa
- - 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese divided
Instructions
- Prepare rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked ground beef. Stir and cook until the water is gone.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pot with the seasoned ground beef. Mix in the salsa and combine well.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese until melted.
- Remove the pot from heat, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and let it melt. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use your favorite salsa for different levels of heat (mild, medium, or hot).
- Feel free to substitute rotini with any pasta shape you like.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.