This cheesy Taco Pasta is cooked in one pot and packed with macaroni, ground beef, taco seasoning, delicious sauce, corn, and black beans. A family favorite done in 30 minutes!
In a deep 10" skillet, heat up olive oil over medium heat.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
1 medium yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
Add beef and cook until no longer pink.
1 lb ground beef
Season meat with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Stir well.
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Add a splash of broth and deglaze the pan (scrape all the cooked on bits from the bottom of the pan).
2 cups vegetable broth
Add remaining broth and tomato sauce. Stir in.
4 oz tomato sauce
Add pasta and stir in. Brint the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked. Cover the pan but stir once every few minutes, to preven the pasta from sticking to the pan.
1 ½ cups macaroni pasta
Add crushed tomatoes when pasta is almost done. Stir in.
1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
Add corn and black beans. Stir in and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
15 oz can of whole-kernel corn, 15 oz can of black beans
Remove the pot from the heat.
Sprinkle cheese on top of pasta and cover. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serve with salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro or parsley.
Notes
If your meat is releasing a lot of grease/liquid, drain it with a ladle or a spoon or soak up with paper towels.
You can use any bite-size pasta.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.