One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
Servings: 8
Calories: 610kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large high-walled pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
- 4 oz velveeta cheese cut into cubes
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 cup beef broth
- 1.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 10oz rotel with green chilies
- 1 lb medium pasta shells
Instructions
- Shred the blocks of cheddar and monterey jack cheeses and set aside. It needs to be room temp when added to the sauce.
- Cook ground beef over medium high heat until browned. Drain half the grease then push the beef to the sides of the pan making a hole in the center. Add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant.
- Add all seasonings and stir to combine.
- Add in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, stir to combine.
- Add in all remaining ingredients except for the cheese and shells, stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Add the pasta then cover and cook. After 5 minutes, remove the lid, stir, and scrap the bottom to lift any ingredients settling to the bottom. Cover and cook until al dente.
- Remove the cover and make sure the pasta is cooked. If needed, cover and cook longer until your desired doneness is obtained.
- Turn heat low and gradually stir in the cheese until melted. Top with chives for garnish. Serve.
Notes
Cost per serving: $3.12
Cost per meal: $24.96
Cost to purchase all ingredients: approx. $43.50
· Estimated cost based on average grocery prices in the Charlotte, NC area. Actual cost may vary by location, brand, and season.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 610
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Potassium: 690mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Iron: 4.2mg
- Calcium: 290mg
- Vitamin A: 12% DV
- Vitamin C: 10% DV
- Vitamin D: 8% DV
- Vitamin B6: 20% DV
- Vitamin B12: 38% DV
