# Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tacos in a pasta dish.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 oz short-cut pasta
- 0.5 large white onion, chopped
- 0 kosher salt
- 0.5 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1.5 c shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
- 0 Chopped fresh cilantro

## Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2. In a skillet, cook chopped onion and jalapeño until tender. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink; then add taco seasoning.
3. Drain fat from the skillet.
4. Add canned tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water, and cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese melts.
5. Add cooked pasta and toss until combined. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48445/cheesy-taco-pasta-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7889b8f5-a1cc-420b-a4bc-2dabee688bf7
- Extracted: 2025-02-06

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