How to Make Cheesy Taco Pasta
- cook TIME 10 mins
- prep TIME 12 mins
- total TIME 22 mins
Ingredients (21)
- 12 oz cooked shell pasta
- 14 oz 85% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup homemade tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Hunt’s tomato paste
- 2 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp oregano finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Chopping vegetables.
Finely chop or mince the garlic, parsley, cilantro, and oregano.
Cooking pasta.
Conchiglie takes 10-12 minutes to cook. There isn’t an exact number because it depends on the package instructions for your pasta and the thickness of the shells.
We recommend cooking pasta al dente: About one or two minutes earlier than the package instructions, take a bite. If it’s tender but still a bit chewy, it’s good to go. Strain the pasta and let it rest.
Cook
Place a pan on medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp of garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Add 14 oz of ground beef and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
Add the spices: 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cayenne powder, 1 tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 tsp lime juice. Mix well for 30 seconds. Add 1 tbsp tomato paste.
Add 1/2 cup of homemade tomato sauce and 1 cup of chicken broth. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
Add 12 oz cooked shell pasta and stir with the sauce for 2 more minutes.
Take it off the heat.
Sprinkle 2 oz cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp parsley, and 1/4 cup cilantro.
Serve and enjoy.