Mexican Taco Pasta

Mexican taco pasta is a creamy, delicious, easy-to-make dinner that only takes 20 minutes.

It is flavorful, and the seasonings, sauce cream and cheese combine to make this taco pasta a hearty main dish for taco Tuesday, family occasions, potlucks, and busy weeknights.

This Italian meets Mexican meal is an excellent choice if you want to try out a new recipe. 

Great weeknight dinner idea! 

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Why I Love Mexican Taco Pasta?

• Quick and easy to fix
• Cheesy and savory
• Use the different shapes of pasta –penne, rotini, or macaroni
• Don’t require the oven –won’t heat the house in summer

How Do You Thicken Taco Sauce?

Thicken the taco sauce with either flour or cornstarch. Combine two tablespoons of flour with ¼ cup of water, mix until smooth, then add to the sauce. 

Do You Drain Water from Taco Meat?

Draining water from taco meat makes it less greasy and healthier. Brown the meat to extract the fat, then spoon it out of the skillet or use a colander to drain it.

Do You Put Taco Seasoning in Before or After You Drain Meat?

Put seasoning after you drain the meat so the flavors don’t go down the drain.

How to Serve Mexican Taco Pasta?

This Taco pasta is versatile, and you can serve it with a green salad, tortilla chips, and sauces like Pico de Gallo. Some people serve it with their favorite toppings like avocados, olives, and guacamole.

Mexican Taco Pasta Cooking Tips

• Use a large pot when cooking pasta so it doesn’t clump up.
• Reserve some pasta water for serving as a binder for your sauce

Variations:

• Supplement ground beef with ground turkey for less fat. You can also use ground chicken since it has fewer calories.
• Add beef or chicken broth for more flavor.
• Add fresh veggies like black olives, bell peppers, black beans, and fresh corn for more nutrients and texture.
• Green chilies or chili powder are good options if you love spicy food.

Ingredients needed:

• Pasta
• Ground beef
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic clove
• Taco seasoning
• Sour cream
• Cream cheese
• Tomato sauce
• Tomatoes
• Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro

Mexican Taco Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

4.80 from 10 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• ½ Pound pasta
• ½ Pound ground beef
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
• ½ Cup sour cream
• ¼ Cup cream cheese
• ¾ Cup tomato sauce
• ½ Cup tomatoes, diced
• Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro

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Instructions

• Step1: Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Step2: While the pasta is cooking prepare the beef and the sauce.
• Step3: In a pan over medium heat, saute the onion with the olive oil. Cook until translucent (around 3 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Step4: Incorporate the beef and cook until browned.
• Step5: Add the tomato sauce and the taco seasoning and stir.
• Step6: Drain the pasta and reserve 3 tbsp of the cooking water.
• Step7: Pour the pasta and the 3 tbsp of the cooking water into the pan with the beef.
• Step8: Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and the sour cream. Cook on low for around 3 minutes.
• Step9: Remove from fire. Add the diced tomatoes.
• Step10: Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and the chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

Author: Marta

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How to Store Mexican Taco Pasta

After the taco pasta cools, you can store a portion of it in an airtight container for three days.

How to Reheat Mexican Taco Pasta?

Reheat Mexican taco pasta in two ways. First, put the pasta in a skillet and reheat it on low heat for several minutes. Second, reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

How Much Does Mexican Taco Pasta Last on the Fridge?

It can last up to two months in a freezer-safe airtight container.

Can I Make Ahead Mexican Taco Pasta?

You can make Mexican taco pasta ahead and store it in the fridge.

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