Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe (One-Pot)

Name: Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe (One-Pot)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil (we use avocado or olive oil); 1 sweet onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, diced; 1/2 cup carrots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 pound short pasta, such as macaroni; 2 cups beef broth; 2 cups milk (use whatever you drink); 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne; 1.5 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This creamy taco pasta is like Taco Hamburger Helper or Mexican mac and cheese, but without all the processed ingredients. The noodle cooking liquid forms the basis for the sauce, so it's a one-pot dish and no cream cheese or heavy cream is necessary to ensure a super creamy sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:27:38 GMT