Sunday, February 8, 2015

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Looking for a homemade one pot dish to please the whole family for dinner? This easy, cheesy taco pasta has you covered! 

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Intelligent Domestications

I don't know about you, but sometimes at the end of a super busy or stressful day I wonder where I will find the energy to cook a homemade dinner. Anybody out there that can
sympathize? Easy one pot meals are my best friends on these days. This is one of our favorites and pleases even the pickiest of eaters. I hope it will become one of your family's favorites too. I love to pair this with a can of black beans (drained and rinsed before warming). I serve them on the side for the non bean eaters that don't want them, but the hubs and I just add them to our dish. Yum!

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This recipe makes a large quantity, I get eight to ten servings from this recipe. Which means leftovers to pack for lunch the next day or dinner for another night that week. I love leftovers and don't mind them at all. Not a fan of leftovers? Freeze half for dinner at a later date. Heat and eat, it doesn't get quicker than that for dinner does it?

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta


2 Pounds Ground Beef 
16 Ounces Penne Pasta 
3 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
3 Cups Water
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno Pepper 
1 Can Diced Tomatoes – Drained
1 Recipe Taco Seasoning Blend as follows (For Two Pounds of Ground Beef):
1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper


Brown ground beef with jalapenos in large pot over medium heat, drain fat from ground beef and return to pot.  Add taco seasoning mix, pasta and water; stir and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low, stir, cover and simmer for twenty minutes. Add milk, cheese and drained tomatoes; stir to combine and heat through for five minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted. Remove from heat and let sit for five minutes.

Top with fresh cilantro and/or sour cream if desired.

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31 comments:

  1. KyraFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Tacos, pasta style...I love it! This reminds me of the other week when I planned to make tacos, and I bought everything I needed...except the taco shells! Will definitely have to try this (thinking of using beans instead of the beef to make it vegan).

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    1. ChristyFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      Hi Kyra! I have a bad weakness for pasta. We loved this with black beans, so good!

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  2. Catherine HoltFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    I LOVE one pot dishes....my hubby says I am the queen of them....lol. I just don't see the point in using every pot in the kitchen to make one meal.

    This looks like a quick and easy hearty dish :-)

    Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

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    1. ChristyFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      Hi Catherine, everyone needs a few one pot recipes to have on hand! I agree, I don't think you have to use every pot to have a delish, homemade meal. Thanks for stopping by

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  3. ErleneFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    This sounds like my kind of dinner. I love making things in one pot! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday..pinned.

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    1. ChristyFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Hi Erlene, me too, weeknights can get so busy! One pot meals can save the day, or at least dinner :) Thank you for pinning and for hosting Merry Monday!

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  4. DeniseFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Great idea! Sounds like a dish my family will like too! (found you on Teach me Tuesdays)

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      Hi Denise, if your family likes tacos, they will dive right into this Taco Pasta :)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    This sounds wonderful! I love one pot meals!

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:57 AM

      Me too Joy! They can be a lifesave on a busy weeknight.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    This looks wonderful. I love, love love the fact that it's a one pot dish! Easy clean up, easy prep, there's nothing more I could ask for! I'm definitely pinning this to save for later! Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you Maria, it is yummy and easy! Thanks for pinning!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    This looks super yummy. I hope my husband likes it. Pinning.

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:07 AM

      Hi Julie, I think your husband will love it :) Thanks for pinning!

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  8. elaine @cookinandcraftin.comFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    This looks amazing...super yummy!! I would love for you to share your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday-Link Party that starts tomorrow!! I would love to have you!! http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party-6/

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  9. Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTessFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Looks sooooo good, and it's 10:00 p.m. and I want some now, even though it's late! Visiting from Teach Me Tuesdays, pinned and tweeted.

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:09 AM

      Hi Kim, I can eat pasta anytime LOL! I do not discriminate based on time of the day :) Thanks for pinning and tweeting!

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  10. Pam @ over50feeling40February 12, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Yum! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop! Hope you can visit me http://www.over50feeling40.com. Have a great weekend!

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:09 AM

      Thanks for visiting and hosting the Thursday Blog Hop!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Oooh yummy! Pasta is my absolute fave, but I've never thought to try a taco pasta! This one sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:10 AM

      I am with you Erica, love love love pasta! Thanks for visiting!

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  12. MichelleFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Since we're big Mexican food fans here, I think this would probably be a big hit with my family! Thanks for the recipe, and also for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY!

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    1. ChristyFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:11 AM

      Hey Michelle, we are big Mexican food fans too! Thanks so much for hosting #Foodie FriDIY!

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  13. Lou Lou GirlsFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. I can't wait to try it. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We can't wait to party with you! Happy Valentines' Day! Lou Lou Girls

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  14. Laura@Baking in PyjamasFebruary 15, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    This looks like a delicious and very easy meal, wonderful! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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  15. Karren HallerFebruary 15, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Your recipe looks and sounds yummy, I love that you have used your own spices, we have to watch out for salt, so thank you for sharing your recipe on Friday Features!!
    Have a great week!
    Karren@Oh My Heartsie Girl

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  16. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    I can't wait to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing with us at Totally Terrific Tuesday! Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! :)

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  17. Tampa Cake GirlFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Loving this one pot easy Cheesy Taco Pasta! I shared it on my page last week. Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We look forward to having you every Thursday night at 8 PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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  18. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    This looks amazing! I love one pot meals. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week :)

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  19. Homemade Food JunkieMay 16, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Hello,
    Just wanted to let you know we have a brand NEW spin-off of the ‪#‎PureBlogLove‬ link party. I would love for you to drop by and see all the new changes we have made for better interaction with the bloggers.
    We run every Thursday @ 8 pm est on www.homemadefoojunkie.com through the weekend. Come celebrate with us on the NEW Pinterest Party where bloggers pin their established Pinterest pins to our link party.

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