Taco Pasta

 This creamy, spicy, taco pasta is great for any day. Super simple to put together and full of flavors. 

Add your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, lettuce, salsa, hot sauce, avocado, etc.!

Ingredients

2 C rotini pasta, cooked al dente

1/2 C reserved pasta water

1 tsp oil

1/4 yellow onion, diced

1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced

1/2 lb. ground beef

2 Tbsp taco seasoning

1/2 can petite diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp heavy cream

1/2 C chicken broth

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

3/4 C shredded cheese

Cilantro for garnish

In a large pan over medium high heat, add the oil. When hot add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in the taco seasoning and jalapeno, and cook for a few minutes to incorporate the flavors.

Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the cheese.

If sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth or pasta water.

Stir the pasta into the sauce until fully coated. Garnish with cilantro and serve.