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Taco Pasta

Try making Taco Pasta for taco night for a fun twist on a classic meal! It’s cheesy, flavorful, and so easy to make. You can enjoy it on a busy weeknight or a laid-back weekend.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: taco pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces shell pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 16 ounces salsa
  • 10 ounces frozen corn
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 ounce envelope taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • scallions, sour cream, tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

  • Brown and drain your ground beef and place into the slow cooker.
  • Add in your beef broth, salsa, frozen corn, beans, bell pepper and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  • 30 minutes before serving add in the pasta and stir to cover.
  • Cook for 30 more minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
  • Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
  • Top with the remaining cheese. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 2044mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1809IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 5mg