20-Min Taco Pasta Skillet
Ground beef, pasta, and taco seasoning cook together in one skillet, finished with melted cheddar for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a taco bowl in pasta form. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz penne or elbow pasta
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Add pasta, taco seasoning, and 2.5 cups of water to the skillet and stir well.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbs, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- 5
Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or larger)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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