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    Home » Main Dish » One Pan Taco Pasta

    One Pan Taco Pasta

    Published: Jun 9, 2022 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This simple One-Pan Taco Pasta means fewer dishes for you after dinner and a happy family during dinner. Just add a few ingredients to a pot and 15 minutes later dinner is ready, it's that easy. 

    One Pan Taco Pasta topped with cilantro.

    Taco recipes are my all-time favorite! I have so many on my blog most of my readers know how obsessed I am. It all started with my Taco Soup recipe.

    It's been a reader's favorite for years so I thought that you all must love tacos just as much as me. Kindred spirits you could say.

    So here you are my friends, another awesome taco recipe that I think you will love. 

    How to make One Pan Taco Pasta:

    This recipe is super easy to make, and the best thing is it is all made in one pot. Easy cleanup for this easy dinner.

    Start by cooking your ground beef in a large pot. Then add in all your other ingredients and cook.

    Once everything is cooked and the noodles are done, top with cheese and melt it. Once the cheese is melted you are ready to serve!

    Ingredients:

    • Oil
    • Ground Beef
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Water
    • Salsa
    • Elbow Macaroni
    • Shredded Taco Cheese Blend
    • Fresh Diced Cilantro - used for garnish

    Directions:

    Step one: Start by preparing a large deep skillet or a shallow pot with nonstick cooking spray or oil over medium heat.

    • Tip: You just want to make sure whatever pot or skillet you are using can fit your pasta in it. This way the recipe stays one pan, and you have fewer dishes to do in the end.

    Step two: Now that your skillet is hot add ground beef and cook and crumble. Then drain fat and return to the stovetop. 

    cooking the beef in a large pot.

    Step three: Season beef with taco seasoning. Add in the water, salsa, and macaroni. Bring to a boil then stir, cover, and reduce heat.

    Cook this until your pasta is tender and cooked through. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.

    adding the noodles to the pan for the taco pasta.

    Step four: Last top your taco pasta with the remaining cheese. Place the lid back on the pot to allow the cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy!

    putting lid on the pot to melt the cheese.

    Optional Step: You can top this with fresh diced cilantro or sour cream.

    How to store this recipe:

    Store this recipe in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. This recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Reheat this back in the large pot. Add some beef broth or water just to loosen everything up a little. Melt more cheese into it once it's warm as well.

    Try some more One-Pot Meals:

    Here are even more simple meals made in one pot.

    One-Pot America Goulash: Goulash is a family favorite and makes it in one pot and less clean-up is my favorite. 

    One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice: This simple dish is one of my favorites. Chicken, cheese, and broccoli!

    One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole: A casserole all made in one pot and full of flavor. 

    One Pan Taco Pasta on a wooden spoon.

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    One Pan Taco Pasta

    One Pan Taco Pasta

    Jennie Duncan
    This simple One-Pan Taco Pasta means fewer dishes for you after dinner and a happy family during dinner. Just add a few ingredients to a pot and 15 minutes later dinner is ready, it's that easy.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Ground Beef
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 308 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoons Oil
    • 1 pound Ground beef
    • 1 oz Taco seasoning package
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 cup Salsa
    • 8 oz Elbow macaroni
    • 1 ½ cups Shredded taco blend cheese
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh diced cilantro (optional garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a large deep skillet or pot with nonstick cooking spray or oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook and crumble. Once cooked drain fat and return to the stovetop.
    • Season beef with taco seasoning. Add in the water, salsa, and macaroni. Bring to a boil then stir, cover, and reduce heat. Allow to cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and cooked through. 
    • Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese. Add remaining cheese. Add remaining ½ cup of cheese and place lid back on pot to allow the cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    You just want to make sure whatever pot or skillet you are using can fit your pasta in it. This way the recipe stays one pan and you have fewer dishes to do in the end.
    You can top this with fresh diced cilantro or sour cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 1.9mg
    Keyword One Pan Taco Pasta
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    1. Karen

      October 29, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      Hey Jennie! Thanks for the recipe. Getting ready to make it for supper right now. I’ll let you know how it goes. Sounds right up my alley.
      Always nice to meet another mom who also loves to cook and a Christian.
      Is this really 4 servings? I probably could eat the whole pan myself!
      May the Lord keep and bless you and your family.

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      • Jennie

        November 23, 2022 at 8:12 pm

        Thanks Karen! Serving size is always so hard to decide sine serving could mean something different to each person. I could eat it all also haha! But this feed my family of 5 easily, 2 adults and 3 kids.

        Reply
    2. Tracey W

      May 20, 2021 at 11:29 am

      I love this recipe, BUT my husband loves it better! It's so easy to make and tastes great! I make it all the time!

      Reply
    3. Lynn

      March 27, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      I loved everything about this recipe! It didn't disappoint in any way. Super easy to make. Easy clean up. It was delicious!! I've made it twice this last month. A favorite for quick meals. Thank you for sharing recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 02, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Sp glad to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Judy Crumbley

      March 18, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      What is the serving size? How many servings?

      Reply
    5. Brianna Ramos

      April 24, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you made it for dinner today! Delicious recipe ever! Definitely will be coming back for more recipes in the future ❤️

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 24, 2019 at 8:08 pm

        So happy to hear that!! Thank you for coming back to let me know and give a good review, I appreciate it!

        Reply
    6. Brianna Ramos

      April 24, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      What type of salsa do you use?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 24, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        Hi Brianna, I usually use a jar of chi-chis salsa for this recipe but any salsa that you like will work.

        Reply
    7. Karen Kenney

      October 25, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      This was soooo simple and very flavorful! This will be a staple here!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 25, 2018 at 10:13 pm

        Yah! So happy to hear that Karen! Simple and delicious recipes are my specialty!

        Reply

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