Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; salt and pepper; 1 bell pepper (chopped); 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup jarred salsa (I used mild); 15 ounce can corn (drained); 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 ½ cups water or low sodium chicken broth (I used one 14.5 ounce can chicken broth plus enough water to total 2 ½ cups); 12 ounces shell pasta shapes (uncooked) (whole wheat or white); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:6h

This slow cooker taco pasta is one of my favorite family-friendly, make ahead dinner recipes! With ground beef, pasta shells, taco flavors and cheese, it's so comforting and satisfying. The best part is that it only takes 10 minutes to prep for the crockpot!

Updated at: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:25:51 GMT