Taco Pasta Skillet
You need to dive into this flavorful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine with this quick and easy Taco Pasta Skillet! This one-pan dish packs in 31 grams of protein per serving!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 499kcal
Equipment
- cast iron skillet or non stick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or any other oil
- ½ large white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef 93% lean
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 8 ounces chickpea pasta
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Mexican Cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or half and half
Instructions
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, diced onion, and minced garlic and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.1 tablespoon avocado oil, ½ large white onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Add Beef: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it begins to cook, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed, I used 93% lean so I didn't need to, but if you only have 80% you may want to.1 lb ground beef
- Season: Stir in the taco seasoning, mixing well to coat the beef evenly.¼ cup taco seasoning
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chiles (including the juices).1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- Add the pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Add the water and broth, stir to combine. Cook according to the package instructions, usually around 7-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.8 ounces chickpea pasta, 1 cup water, 2 cups beef broth
- Add Cheese and Sour Cream: Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Mexican shredded cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.1 cup shredded Mexican Cheese, ½ cup sour cream
- Serve: Spoon the taco pasta into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, or avocado if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1574mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 8mg