Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta
Need dinner on the table quickly? This cheesy beef taco pasta is a family-favorite, combining the wonderful flavors of cheesy pasta with tacos. Best of all, it's ready in under 30 minutes and in one pot!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or cooking oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 lb lean Ground Beef
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp taco spices + more to taste
- ½ medium red bell pepper diced
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- ½ cup water + more as needed
- 1 can diced tomatoes not drained
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 cups medium shells pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese I used 3-cheese blend
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 can black beans drained and rinse
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and beef.
- Break meat apart and cook until onions are warm and translucent. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Add the garlic, taco spices and diced bell pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and pasta shells. Bring everything to a gentle boil. Cover and cook according to pasta directions.
- Check the doneness of the pasta, and using a spatula or silicone spoon, gently stir the mixture to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Once pasta is cooked through and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer, remove from heat. Add in cottage cheese, shredded cheeses and black beans. Stir and leave covered until ready to serve.