Pasta · Easy
One-Pot Creamy Taco Pasta
This one-pot creamy taco pasta combines all your favorite taco flavors with cheesy pasta for a fun, kid-friendly dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes with just one pot to clean.
10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lbground beef
- 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz)taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz)diced tomatoes
- 2 cupsbeef broth
- 8 ozelbow macaroni or rotini, uncooked
- 1.5 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cupsour cream
- optionalgreen onion and diced tomato, for garnish
Let's cook
- 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- 3Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- 4Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- 5Garnish with green onion and diced tomato before serving.
Make it yours
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
Good with
- A simple green salad
- Warm tortillas
- Sliced avocado
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I make this spicier?
Add diced jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce to taste.
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes, any small to medium pasta shape works well in this one-pot dish.



