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A warm bowl of One Pot Taco Pasta garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeños.

One Pot Taco Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Thick, bubbly, and deeply savory. This dish combines seasoned ground beef and tender fusilli in a rich tomato base for a hearty weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:6 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Mexican
Calories:520kcal
Cost:$15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil Prevents meat from sticking
  • 1 pound ground beef Provides a savory foundation
  • ½ yellow onion Finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adds mild, earthy warmth
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin Brings deep, roasted flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano Balances the spices
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Thickens the sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes & green chiles (10-ounce) Such as Rotel
  • 12 ounces brown rice pasta Fusilli recommended
  • 4 cups chicken broth Cooks the noodles directly
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Optional, for melting
  • kosher salt To taste
  • freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • freshly chopped cilantro Optional garnish
  • sliced avocado Optional garnish
  • sliced jalapeno peppers Optional garnish
  • sliced radishes Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking everything in one pan
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up the meat
  • 1 Measuring spoons For the spices

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink.
  2. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
  3. Add the dry pasta, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth, bringing everything to a steady boil before reducing the heat.
  4. Turn off the heat once the noodles are al dente, then stir in the shredded cheese to melt.
  5. Garnish the skillet with cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, and radishes just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g (1 bowl)Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4.5mg

Notes

Let the skillet stand for a few minutes off the heat before serving to allow the sauce to thicken beautifully and coat the noodles completely.