Cheesy Taco Pasta
A quick and easy cheesy taco pasta made with ground beef, salsa, and topped with melted cheese. This flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large deep skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup jarred mild salsa
- 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning (or about 3 1/2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
Optional Toppings:
- chopped tomatoes optional
- avocado optional
- crushed tortilla chips optional
- chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, heat over medium flame.
- Add ground beef and season it with salt and pepper. Cook thoroughly, stirring frequently until browned.
- Remove any excess grease from the pan after cooking the beef.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, followed by the water, salsa, and uncooked rotini.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer.
- Cook for about 15 minutes until the pasta becomes tender.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and gently mix in the shredded cheese until fully melted.
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, as necessary.
- Serve hot and add your preferred toppings such as chopped tomatoes, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.