Best One Pot Taco Rigatoni Recipes

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ONE POT CHEESY TACO PASTA



One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta image

Make dinner easy tonight with this One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta! It comes together in a single pot (even the pasta cooks right in the sauce) for super speedy cleanup.

Provided by Nora from Savory Nothings

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion (chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
3 cups chicken broth (or more, depending on your pasta (some kinds need more liquid, but only add more as it cooks and is too dry))
1 cup salsa
1 (12-oz) box small pasta shapes
1 red pepper (chopped)
½ cup sweetcorn
salt & pepper (to taste)
½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened but not browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Brown beef: Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up meat to crumble as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning, then pour in chciken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Add salsa, pasta, red pepper, corn, salt and pepper to skillet and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer: Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until sauce has thickened and pasta is done (about 10-15 minutes, depending on your pasta). Uncover and stir every 2-3 minutes to keep pasta from sticking to bottom. Depending on thickness of your pasta, you may need to add up to ½ extra cup of broth during cooking if it's looking dry. Cook uncovered for final 2-3 minutes.
  • Finish: Once pasta is done, take skillet off the heat. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed. Stir in cheese and let pasta sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 601 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ONE-POT TACO RIGATONI



One-Pot Taco Rigatoni image

All the goodness of a taco in a cheesy pasta dinner that only requires one dish.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 jar (24 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups water
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until brown, crumbling as it cooks.
  • Add taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat beef. Add pasta, chiles, salsa and water, stirring to combine. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmering. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover; let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1940 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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