Taco Pasta

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This irresistible Taco Pasta recipe is quick, easy and bursting with flavor – sure to spice up your weeknight dinner routine! Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe combines rich, savory taco flavors with the comfort of pasta. Customize with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s as fun as it is flavorful!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword easy taco pasta, taco pasta, taco pasta recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 565kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

16 ounces lean ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
16 ounces pasta cooked al dente and drained well (rotini, penne, farfalle, etc.)
24 ounces chunky salsa 1 large jar
15 ounces whole kernel corn drained (1 can)
15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
⅓ cup cilantro chopped (optional)

Garnish

hot sauce
diced tomatoes
grated cheese or crumbled queso fresco
sliced avocado
sour cream

Instructions

Brown the lean ground beef in a large skillet with the minced garlic and taco seasoning for 5-7 minutes, over medium heat until cooked through. Remove any excess grease.
Add the cooked and well-drained pasta, chunky salsa, corn and black beans to the skillet and stir gently to combine.
Continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through. Remove from heat.
Stir in the cilantro, if using, and serve topped with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, avocado and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Storage Information

Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can freeze this dish for up to 2 months. Make sure to let it cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe, airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat as directed. Please keep in mind that the texture of the pasta may change when frozen.

Reheat: To reheat, simply microwave or warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through. Add a splash of water or broth if the pasta seems dry.

Make Ahead: You can prepare the entire dish in advance and store it tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.

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