Description
Crockpot Taco Pasta is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that combines tender pasta with zesty taco flavors, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep and the magic of slow cooking, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Imagine serving heaping bowls of cheesy goodness while spending quality time with loved ones—it’s a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onion until translucent.
- 3. Cook the meat: Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- 4. Add seasonings and sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5. Combine in crockpot: Transfer mixture to crockpot with uncooked pasta and water (or broth); stir well.
- 6. Add creaminess: After 30 minutes on high heat, fold in cream cheese until melted.
- 7. Top it off: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg