Name: Cheesy Taco Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. short-cut pasta -; 1/2 large white onion, chopped -; Kosher salt -; 1/2 jalapeño, chopped -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning -; 1 oz. (15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes -; 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack -; Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheesy Taco Pasta

1. 12 oz. short-cut pasta -

2. 1/2 large white onion, chopped -

3. Kosher salt -

4. 1/2 jalapeño, chopped -

5. 1 lb. ground beef -

6. 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning -

7. 1 oz. (15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes -

8. 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack -

9. Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Taco Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add jalapeño. Cook 2 minutes more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then add taco seasoning.

3. Stage

Drain fat.

4. Stage

Add canned tomatoes and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir, then add cheese and let melt, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss until completely combined.

5. Stage

Garnish with cilantro and serve.