Quick Taco Pasta
Create this in less than 30 minutes for a quick family meal! Don't forget the toppings, if desired!
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Ingredients
Taco Seasoning
- 1 T Chili powder
- 1/8 t cayenne-(optional)-or substitute 1/4 t. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 t dried oregano
- 1 t smoked paprika
- 1-1/2 t cumin
- 1/4 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t onion powder
- 1/2 t sea salt
- 1/2 t freshly ground pepper
Meat
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef or substitute turkey or chicken
- 1-2 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1 t minced or pressed garlic
- taco seasoning (above)
- 3/4 c water
- 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 T finely diced jalapeno( about 1/2 of jalapeno)
- 1 T tomato paste
Pasta
- 1/2 lb small pasta of choice
Cheese
- 1-1/2 c grated cheddar, fiesta or taco blend cheese
Garnishes
- diced grape tomatoes
- diced avocaado
- chopped cilantro
- finely diced red onion
- sour cream
Instructions
Taco Seasoning
- Stir to combine spices and set aside.
Pasta
- Cook pasta in slightly salted water til the time indicated for the al-dente stage while meat is cooking. Drain.
Meat
- Preheat skillet to MED-LOW heat. Add oil and cook meat until it's crumbled and no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic, seasoning, water, lime juice and tomato paste until well blended.
- Stir in the finely diced jalapeno to evenly distribute.
- Stir in the cooked pasta.
- Turn heat down to a low simmer and distribute cheese evenly over the top. Cover for a few minutes until cheese starts to melt.
- Garnish as desired.