I was going to start off this post with something along the lines of "Italian food and Mexican food are my two favorites", but then I started thinking about barbecue, yummy sandwiches, and the list goes on. So, scratch that...I just love food.
Why would I say anything about Italian and Mexican food? Well, today I bring you one of our favorite meals, which happens to combine the two: Taco Pasta. It may sound a little strange, but this dish is divine! The first time I made it, we were so in love that I made it weekly. I have since branched out and made it a little less often, but it still is one of our top go-to recipes for dinner.
Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
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- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3/4 package of tube pasta (I use gobetti)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 C. of water
- 4 oz. (1/2 of a block) of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese (I use cheddar/jack)
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a skillet.
- Once the ground beef is browned, add in water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and reduced a bit. Then, add in the cream cheese and stir occasionally until melted.
I know this looks gross, but its soooo good. - Drain the pasta and pour it into a 8x8" baking dish. Add in half (3/4 C.) of the shredded cheese and mix together.
- Add the ground beef mixture to the pasta and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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This looks incredible and although I know it would cause me major indigestion I still want to try it. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! And I hope that if you do make it you like it (and don't get indigestion)! :)
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Thanks Christina! I am following you as well! :)
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DeleteThis looks so GOOD! Have to try it soon.
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Thank you Stephany for hosting! Hope you do try it, it's one of my favorites :)
DeleteThis sounds great! Thanks for linking up at Good Tastes Tuesday! Hope to see you again next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! :)
DeleteTaco seasoning is great and so versatile, I have made taco burgers, taco meat loaf just to name a few. Thanks for sharing on Tuesdays With a Twist.
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DeleteWhat a great idea! :) I can see why this is a family favorite!! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
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DeleteThis looks really good. I wouldn't have thought of adding cream cheese to something like this, but I can see it would really add to the texture and flavor. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, the cream cheese makes the sauce so yummy! :)
DeleteDropping by from whatcha whipped up! I love Mexican and I love pasta!
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Thanks Lori! :)
DeleteI know some little ones who would love this!! Will return to pin later! Thanks for linking with us this weekend at one Sharendipity Place!
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Thanks Sue! :)
Deletelooks yummy! Just pinned it, I'll let you know how it goes whenever I make it!
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Thank you! And yes, please do! :)
DeleteThis looks pretty good. I'll have to try it out soon. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy! I hope you do! :)
DeleteDo you serve any side dishes with this?
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