Last week was taco week here. Every dish I made was taco-themed. Now, that’s not to say any of them were traditional, but they definitely had that great taco meat flavor. This taco pasta is no exception. The sauce is delicious – creamy with a taco kick.
Taco Pasta
Last week was taco week here. Every dish I made was taco-themed. Now, that’s not to say any of them were traditional, but they definitely had that great taco meat flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 740kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounce dry pasta shells
- ½ medium white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup salsa thick
- 1 packet taco seasoning or use 3 tablespoons of our homemade version
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- pickled jalapenos optional, chopped
- cilantro optional, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Drain well.
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot.
- Add onion and cook until just starting to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add the taco seasoning and salsa. Stir. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta, cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve topped with shredded cheese and jalapenos and/or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1801IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutritional values are approximate.