One pot creamy Mexican Taco Pasta is a flavorful and convenient meal that combines the best of both worlds-tacos and pasta! Ground beef and veggies are cooked with taco seasoning, then simmered with pasta and a zesty tomato sauce all in one pot. Topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish is a hit for any taco lover. It's quick, easy, and a delicious dinner option that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Love one pot pasta meals? Try this Gluten Free Hamburger Helper! It's much healthier than the boxed version and will get dinner on the table in no time!
Ingredients Needed for Taco Pasta
- Olive Oil (optional)
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Gluten Free Pasta
- Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Paste
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Chipotle Powder
- Oregano
- Shredded Taco Cheese
Note that only an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce is needed! See the recipe card below for all quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use Cheddar Cheese in place of the Taco seasoning flavored cheese.
- Use a pre-made taco seasoning instead of the spices. This homemade Whole30 Taco Seasoning packs a flavorful punch, or try a packet from Siete!
- Make an Italian Hamburger Helper version of this recipe with this Gluten Free Hamburger Helper!
How To Make Mexican Taco Pasta
Start by heating the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook. If your beef has a high fat content, the oil may be unnecessary!
When the beef is halfway done, add in the onion, garlic, half of the seasonings, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add in the broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and the remaining spices. Mix thoroughly.
Add the pasta and mix. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to just below medium to a simmer and put the lid on. Cook for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally or until the pasta is finished.
Shut the heat and add the cheese.
Stir to mix in the cheese then stir!
Toppings
This dish is delicious on it's on but toppings make it next level! Here's some to try:
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Cotija cheese
- Cilantro
Creamy Mexican Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small-medium onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz. gluten free pasta
- 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1-½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1-½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. chipotle powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 2 cups shredded taco cheese
Instructions
- Start by heating the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook. If your beef has a high fat content, the oil may be unnecessary!
- Add in the broth, pasta, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and the remaining spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to just below medium to a simmer and put the lid on. Cook for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally or until the pasta is finished.
- Shut the heat and add the cheese. Mix in and serve!
More Gluten Free Meals
Have you made this Mexican taco pasta? Let me know in the comments below how it came out and what you topped it with!
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