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5-Star One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta (No Mess, No Stress)

One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta (No Mess, No Stress)
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One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is your new favorite weeknight meal. You cook everything in a single pot for minimum cleanup. This recipe delivers all the flavor of tacos with the comfort of cheesy pasta. It is easy, fast, and stress-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (like rotini or macaroni)
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the water or broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and black beans. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the dry pasta to the pot. Stir well.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the milk until combined.
  7. Add the shredded cheese in handfuls, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  8. Serve immediately. Taste what you and Jacob created!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
  • Rinsing the black beans is important to remove excess starch.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese for the best melt.
  • For a spicier dish, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce before serving.

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