So before we get started, I have to point out that I can't take 100% credit for the birth of this dish. I found a recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe and then just made it my own. It's different enough that I feel comfortable saying that it's simply been adapted from her recipe. Let's get started!
Here's what you need:
It might look like a lot of ingredients, but like I mentioned above, this is a one pot dish so it's not complicated at all.
First, grab a large pot. Brown your ground beef or turkey, drain and then put it onto a towel lined plate or bowl to soak up any additional grease.
Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, pasta, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar to your pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often to make sure pasta doesn't stick, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Turn off the heat and add the ground beef, salt, pepper, onion salt and garlic powder. Stir together to incorporate all the ingredients.
Top with shredded cheese and cover for 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt. The sauce will thicken as it stands. Serve warm.
I'm not even kidding when I say that my family LOVES this meal. It's one of those meals that pleases everyone and I don't have to fight the kids to eat it all. In fact, they usually ask for seconds! If we happen to have leftovers, this dish reheats really well and we just have it for lunch the next day. It's been perfect for when we have company over because one batch of this taco pasta will serve 4 adults and 2 kids if we pair it with salad and rolls. I hope you and your family love it!
One Pot Taco Pasta
(adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe)
serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 1/2 cups bowtie pasta
- 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
- Using a large pot, brown the ground beef. Drain the fat and pour beef into a paper towel lined bowl to soak up any additional grease. Set aside.
- In the same pot, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, pasta, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often to make sure pasta doesn't stick, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover for 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt. The sauce will thicken as it stands.
- Serve warm.
- Store leftovers in a covered container for up to a week.
That sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dara! It is! ;)
DeleteOh my goodness! This sounds sooo good. What a fun twist on traditional mexican! I'm adding this to my weekly menu next week!
ReplyDeleteIt's super yummy! I hope you like it!
DeleteOne pot dishes sound excellent! I love that this has beans in it, I hate beans but they're cheap + healthy so I'm always looking for creative ways to use them lol.
ReplyDeleteSo true Caity! My kids actually love beans so I love making dishes with them.
DeleteOoO, I love taco stuff!! And perfect timing today :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, so I totally forgot that I had this post scheduled for Cinco de Mayo until after I posted it! It's a good alternative for Taco Tuesday too. ;)
DeleteI've made this before and it's delicious! It's a great mix of a casserole and taco dish. Great family dinner! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm glad you liked it! I love that it is a one pot dish because I hate dirtying a million dishes just to make one meal.
DeleteThis looks sooo amazing! I need to try it, definitely on my list of recipes for next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adriana! Let me know how you like it. :)
DeleteThis sounds like a great dinner! I might have to try it!
ReplyDeleteWe love it any day of the week because it's so quick and easy to make!
DeleteI've never heard of taco pasta before, what a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily!
DeleteYum! I love one pot meals (who doesn't, right?) and I'm always looking for new ones to add to my recipe bookmark list!
ReplyDeleteThat's my thought exactly Alexandra! You can never have too many one pot meal recipes on hand.
DeleteThis looks tasty!! I love that it has pasta and taco deliciousness too!!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Right?! It's the best of both worlds in my opinion. :)
DeleteThis sounds so good. I'm gonna need to try it. Yum!
ReplyDeleteXO, Vanessa
Mmmm, this has my mouth watering and it's only 9am. I am a sucker for anything Mexican to begin with, but this is a fun alternative! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love anything that involves tacos! Saving this to my recipe rotation, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI made something suuuuper similar last week for us for dinner and it was AMAZING!! Tacos + pasta = GODSEND.
ReplyDeleteComing Up Roses
Oooo, this looks so good and like something that everyone in my family would enjoy!
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