Between managing homework schedules, after-school activities, and a never-ending laundry pile, weeknight dinners can feel like an Olympic sport. As a busy mom, I’m always on the hunt for meals that satisfy my kids' cravings without leaving me with a mountain of dishes to scrub at 8:00 PM. Enter: One-Pot Taco Pasta. This dish blends the comforting, cheesy warmth of pasta night with the bold, savory kick of family taco night. Best of all, it comes together in a single pan, which means cleanup takes less than five minutes.
The Recipe: One-Pot Taco Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 8 oz medium pasta shells or rotini
- 2 cups water (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Instructions:
- Heat your large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until completely browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight lid, and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top, cover for 2 more minutes to let it melt, and serve hot!
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