One-Pot Creamy Taco Pasta on a plate

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
  • 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
  1. 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
  5. 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

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.