Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet
Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet blends tender spaghetti with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes with green chiles, and a luxuriously creamy sauce from processed cheese and Cheddar. It’s rich, mildly spicy, and ultra-comforting, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. The combination of taco seasoning and melty cheeses delivers a bold, crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef and onions until the meat is browned and the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the mushroom soup, tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning.
- 5
Cook until well combined.
- 6
Add the Velveeta and stir until melted, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- 8
Top with Cheddar cheese, cover, and let it stand until the cheese has melted.
- Calories 854.25 kcal High 43%
- Protein 45.26 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 48.18 g 18%
- Total Fat 52.53 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 26.67 g High 133%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.65 mg High 54%
- Sodium 1673.25 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 6.06 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.66 g --
- Added Sugars 2.65 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 610.49 mg Good Source 47%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 296.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 161.59 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 2.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Taco Inspired Pasta Skillet is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Cubes, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 854.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Cubes, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Diced Yellow Onion, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 854.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet healthy?
- Cheesy Taco-Inspired Pasta Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 854.25 calories and 45.26 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1673.25 mg (73% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 26.67 g (133% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.65 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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