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Taco Pasta

Quick one pan meal with gooey cheese, hearty taco flavors, and sure to please the whole family.
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Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey 85% or higher
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning (or 2T taco seasoning)
  • 2 Tb tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz. rotini or shell pasta
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis or lime/cilantro 10-12 ounces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large 12" skillet with tall sides, cook the ground meat and onion on medium to medium-high until browned. Add the taco seasoning, tomato paste and garlic. Cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Set aside the meat/onion mixture onto a plate or plate with paper towel.
  • Into the empty skillet, add the broth and milk. Cook on medium or medium-high until it boils. Add the pasta and cover with the lid. Make sure the pasta is touching some liquid and put the lid on. Cook pasta per the directions on the box (about 8 minutes). Bring heat down to medium-low or at a simmer.
    Stir 1-2 times while simmering. Test a noodle first to make sure the batch is cook before moving to the next step.
  • Add the meat mixture and tomatoes to the pasta. Heat through for 5 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Eat while warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from thecozycook.com