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If you love Mexican food, you will love this super easy one-pot cheesy taco pasta dinner. Easy skillet meal you are going to love.
In a deep skillet or large pot on medium heat, brown the lean ground beef with chopped onions. Then add minced garlic and sprinkle 1/2 of the taco seasoning packet.
Add Rotel, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to a simmer. Add the remaining taco seasoning packet and mix.
Stir in ½ cup of the cheddar cheese and reserve the other 1/2 cup for later.
Add 2 ½ cups of water and the uncooked pasta shells (You may need a little more water depending on the pasta size). Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked. Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle Mexican blend cheese, remaining cheddar cheese and green onions on top. Cover to let the cheese melt.
Top with sour cream and green onions.
Serve with Cilantro, your favorite salsa and corn chips.
Check out our recipe for Taco Spaghetti
Looking for a simple delicious meal for dinner? Check out this one pot cheesy taco pasta recipe! It’s full of flavor and your family is sure to love this Mexican pasta recipe.
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