Cheesy Taco Pasta by @shelbyrobertsonrealtor

30 min
Easy

4 servings

🍝

230 g

Large Pasta Shells

🥩

450 g

Ground Beef

🌶️

30 ml

Taco Seasoning

💧

180 ml

Water

🍅

240 ml

Salsa

🧀

110 g

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

🌽

25 g

Tortilla Chips

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stovetop.

    water
    🍲large pot

  2. Step 2/10

    Boil the 1/2 lb large pasta shells until tender, following the package cooking time.

    large pasta shells
    🍲large pot

  3. Step 3/10

    Drain the cooked pasta shells thoroughly in a colander.

    large pasta shells
    🥣colander
    🍲large pot

  4. Step 4/10

    Brown the 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

    ground beef
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/10

    Stir 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water into the browned beef.

    ground beef
    taco seasoning
    water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring cups

  6. Step 6/10

    Simmer the seasoned beef mixture until the water is mostly absorbed, about 3 to 5 minutes.

    ground beef
    taco seasoning
    water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the drained pasta shells and 1 cup salsa to the skillet.

    large pasta shells
    salsa
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  8. Step 8/10

    Stir the pasta mixture until the shells are evenly coated with beef and salsa.

    large pasta shells
    ground beef
    salsa
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

    shredded cheddar cheese
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  10. Step 10/10

    Serve immediately and top each portion with crushed tortilla chips if desired.

    tortilla chips
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Meat, Seasonings, Liquids, Sauces, Vegetables, Dairy

Ingredients

Large pasta shells, Ground beef, Taco seasoning, Water, Salsa, Shredded cheddar cheese, Tortilla chips

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

590 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Fat: 30g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Potassium: 530mg, Sodium: 1050mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 190mcg, Vitamin C: 5mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, large skillet, colander, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish, One-Pot Meal

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner, Casual Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@shelbyrobertsonrealtor

Origin

Cuisine

American, Tex-Mex, Mexican-Inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Cheesy, Tender, Meaty, Crunchy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Spicy, Tangy, Beefy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Freeze without tortilla chip topping,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)