Description
Indulge in this comforting Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta, a delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors. Creamy cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, and zesty tomatoes come together to create a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Taco Seasoning:
- 1 package taco seasoning
Pasta:
- 1 lb pasta shells or elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, diced green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a pot, whisk in milk, and add cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta, seasoned beef, and tomatoes to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Season and Simmer: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Taco pasta, Creamy pasta, Cheese sauce, Mexican-Italian fusion
