Description
This One-Pan Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake is your ultimate comfort dinner—zesty taco-seasoned beef, tender pasta shells, and loads of melty cheese—all baked to bubbly perfection in just one skillet. Quick, flavorful, and family-approved!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 packet taco seasoning
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 cup salsa
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2 cups beef broth
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2 cups uncooked pasta shells
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
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Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
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In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Sauté chopped onions for 2–3 minutes.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, salsa, and beef broth.
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Mix in uncooked pasta shells.
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Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes.
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Stir in 1 cup cheddar and all mozzarella.
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Top with remaining cheddar and broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
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Substitute ground turkey or black beans for a lighter version.
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Add corn, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
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Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan / Skillet-baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
Nutrition
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg