One-Pot Taco Pasta

Name: One-Pot Taco Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 white onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef (12 ounces if using Impossible Meat); 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilis; 8 ounces elbow pasta; 2 cups beef or vegetable broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime); 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional; Salt, as needed; Green onions, chopped; Sour cream; Lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

For a low-stress weeknight meal that the whole family will love, make one-pot taco pasta. The pasta cooks right in the pot with seasoned ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes before being topped with melty cheese.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:02 GMT