taco pasta

Name: Taco Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) beef or turkey; 8 to 12 ounce(s) medium size pasta shells, uncooked; 1 - diced small onion (about 1 cup); 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 14 ounce(s) can diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies); 1 package(s) taco seasoning; 3 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; - chopped cilantro; - salt and pepper

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Kelli Thomas

Omaha, NE

Updated on Jan 8, 2019

This pasta is creamy, delicious, and tastes like tacos! It won't heat up your kitchen since you don't have to use the oven. I need lots of these kinds of recipes this summer. It was 105 degrees here today!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Need an easy and hearty dinner recipe? Give this taco pasta a try. It can be whipped up in no time. Taco seasoning gives the dish just enough Mexican flavor, then the tomatoes with chilies add a little heat. Cream cheese and sour cream mellow out the whole dish and help provide the perfect balance of flavors. This will be a perfect weeknight meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

1 pound beef or turkey
8 to 12 ounces medium size pasta shells, uncooked
1 - diced small onion (about 1 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
14 ounces can diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies)
1 package taco seasoning
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper

How To Make taco pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, brown the beef or turkey in a large skillet, adding the onion and garlic.
Step 3

Once the meat is cooked through, add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, and sour cream. Continue stirring until everything is blended and melted together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Garnish with cilantro.
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