Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe – Quick One-Pan Dinner Favorite

 

🌮🧀 Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe

⏱️ Time: 25 minutes

🍳 Serves: 4

🥘 Skill Level: Easy

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Ingredients

• 250g pasta (shells or macaroni work great)

• 250g ground chicken or beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella (optional for extra cheesiness)

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander or spring onion for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

• Boil the pasta according to package directions.

• Drain and keep aside.

2. Cook the meat

• Heat oil in a skillet.

• Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.

• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

• Add ground chicken/beef and cook until browned.

3. Add taco flavor

• Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat.

• Mix well for 1 minute.

4. Make the sauce

• Pour in tomato sauce and water.

• Mix and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.

5. Combine pasta

• Add the cooked pasta into the skillet.

• Stir gently until everything is coated in the sauce.

6. Add cheese

• Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella on top.

• Cover and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.

• Stir once to make it creamy.

7. Serve

• Garnish with coriander or spring onion.

• Serve warm!

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⭐ Tips

• Add sweet corn or bell peppers for extra flavor.

• Want it spicy? Add chili flakes or jalapeños.

• Use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if you prefer.