Queso Pasta Recipe: Don't Scroll Past This Creamy Mexican Pasta Recipe

What happens when you combine pasta and a queso dip-inspired sauce? A rich, creamy, badass queso pasta recipe, that's what. This easy Mexican pasta recipe is full of flavor and a filling, quick dinner. I recommend using a fresh garnish on top to cut some of the richness (I used chopped red onion and fresh cilantro). If you want to make it vegetarian or serve it as a side dish, simply skip the first step and omit the ground beef. I served it with a salad dressed in avocado ranch salad dressing.

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Step 1

Cook the ground beef and chopped jalapeno in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Add half the packet of taco seasoning (you'll use the rest in the sauce) and water. Cook, stirring, until the water evaporates, about 1 minute. Set aside

Step 2

Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain in a colander and reserve a little of the pasta water

Step 3

To the same pot, add the tomatoes, cream cheese, processed cheese, cheddar cheese, remaining taco seasoning (2 tablespoons) and green chiles. Stir over low heat until thoroughly melted and hot. If it's too thick, add the heavy cream or some of the reserved pasta water (I used heavy cream

Step 4

Put the pasta into the queso sauce. Stir to combine

Step 5

Serve with desired toppings

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