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A bowl of cheesy taco pasta with ground beef and elbow macaroni, a perfect weeknight meal.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

A quick and easy cheesy taco pasta recipe perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
For the Taco Meat
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Water
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 can Evaporated milk 12 ounce
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced tomatoes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Pour in the evaporated milk and stir until combined.
  5. Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
  7. Serve hot, with your favorite optional toppings.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add your favorite taco-style vegetables like corn or black beans.

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