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Queso Taco Pasta

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A creamy, cheesy fusion of Tex-Mex taco flavors and comforting pasta, this Queso Taco Pasta is hearty, zesty, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef: 1 pound
  • Onion: 1 small, diced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Taco Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
  • Pasta Shells: 12 oz
  • Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies): 1 can (10 oz), undrained
  • Beef Broth: 2 cups
  • Heavy Cream: 1 cup
  • Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
  • Monterey Jack Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
  • Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and Black Pepper: to taste
  • Fresh Cilantro: 2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Sauté onion and garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned, drain fat.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in taco seasoning and Rotel. Add beef broth, bring to simmer.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Add pasta shells to skillet. Cover and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and Monterey Jack until melted and creamy.
  6. Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning and garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls and serve hot with tortilla chips if desired.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente—it will absorb sauce as it sits.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melt.
  • Save a little pasta water to loosen sauce if too thick.
  • Add jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.

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