Description
Discover how to make Taco Pasta, a delicious fusion dish blending Mexican flavors with pasta. Perfect for quick dinners, this easy recipe will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 4 oz (113 g). Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (equal to 1/3 cup (80 ml))* can sub with 3/4 cup (180 ml) shredded cheese
- 1 lb (454 g). Ground Beef, 85% lean
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 oz (28 g). packet Taco Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoon (30 ml) s Tomato paste
- 1 cup (240 ml) Beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) Chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) Whole milk, at room temp
- 1 (10 oz (283 g).) can Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 lb (227 g). Medium pasta shells, see notes
Instructions
- Grate the cheese from blocks and put it aside, ensuring it’s close to room temperature before mixing it into the sauce.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef on medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, then remove the excess fat.
- Using the same pot, melt the butter and add the garlic, cooking it for about 1 minute.
- Mix in all the remaining ingredients, excluding the cheese and pasta. Stir everything together well.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, then add the pasta, making sure it’s fully covered by the liquid. Put the lid on and cook it according to the directions on the pasta package. Halfway through cooking, use a silicone spatula to gently loosen any ingredients sticking to the bottom.
- Take off the lid and check if the pasta is cooked to your liking by tasting a piece. If it’s not done, cover and cook a bit longer until it reaches your preferred texture.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly incorporate the cheese, stirring until it melts completely.
- The sauce will be plentiful but will thicken as it sits, and the pasta will absorb more of it.
- Serve the dish once it reaches the thickness you prefer.
Notes
- Melt the butter completely before adding the garlic to avoid burning and enhance flavornGradually incorporate the cheese while stirring to create a smooth, creamy saucenUse a silicone spatula midway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking
