Taco Pasta

   It’s no surprise that we love pasta and mexican food at our house, so when I saw this Taco Pasta recipe, I was very much intrigued. We gave it a try, and the results were divine! We all really loved it. The taco seasoning gives it a little kick, and the cream cheese gave it a creaminess that was simply delish! My kids gobbled this stuff up! Oh, and it made for some awesome leftovers too! This is one of those meals that will grace our table more than once.

 

 

Taco Pasta

Recipe from: Fake Ginger

 

1 pound Lean Ground Beef

8-12 ounces small Pasta shells ( I used Elbow)

1 small  Onion, chopped

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 (14 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, drained

4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning

3 ounces Cream Cheese

1/2 cup Sour Cream

Salt and Pepper

 

 

DIRECTIONS:  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat. Cook until beef is no longer pink. (Drain any grease) Then add minced garlic, cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in can of diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. Let simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

 

Stir in cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream and 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook and stir until cream cheese has melted and sauce is well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until sauce has reduced a bit. Serve!