Taco Pasta Skillet
Pasta, ground beef and Tex-Mex flavors come together in this quick and easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 514kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or similar pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
- 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro tomato, green onion or other taco toppings
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown grown beef until cooked through. Add garlic and taco seasoning mix and cook a few minutes more. Stir in water and simmer another 2-3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and cook until melted and smooth. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, followed by half and half.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in pasta.
- If desired, top with chopped cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, or your favorite taco toppings before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 498mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g