Taco Pasta

Name: Taco Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 pound large shells pasta; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 yellow onion (diced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup jarred salsa; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded); Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Cheese; Crushed tortilla chips; Sour cream; Chopped parsley

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:40:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories517.5 kcal (26%)

Total Fat23.7 g (34%)

Carbs50.9 g (20%)

Sugars4.1 g (5%)

Protein24 g (48%)

Sodium682.1 mg (34%)

Fiber3.2 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 poundshells pasta

large

1 tablespooncanola oil

1 poundground beef

2 tablespoonstaco seasoning

½ teaspoondried oregano

1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce

½ teaspoonred pepper flakes

¾ cupwater

1 cupsalsa

jarred

1 ½ cupscheddar cheese shredded

Garnish:

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according box directions, drain and set aside.

Step 2

In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink.

Step 3

Drain the fat.

Step 4

Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.

Step 6

Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.