Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe
A quick and comforting Cheesy Taco Pasta made with tender rotini, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted Mexican-style cheese for an easy family-friendly meal.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup water
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1½ cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- In a large pot set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain excess fat as needed.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef. Stir to combine and continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated and the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Add the cooked pasta and salsa to the pot. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Stir in 1½ cups of the shredded cheese, mixing until fully melted and evenly distributed.
- Remove the pot from heat. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top and allow it to melt before serving.
Notes
To make this Cheesy Taco Pasta gluten-free, substitute the rotini with a certified gluten-free pasta and ensure that the taco seasoning and salsa are labeled gluten-free.