Description
A flavorful and cheesy taco-inspired pasta dish made with pasta shells, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese—perfect for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and salsa to the beef. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cooked pasta shells and sour cream until well combined.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with a side of guacamole or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg