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
- 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
- Protein 45.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 48.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 52.53 g High
- Saturated Fat 26.67 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 160.65 mg High
- Sodium 1744.15 mg High
- Fiber 6.06 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.65 g Moderate
- Calcium 588.94 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source
- Potassium 297.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 337.37 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.69 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅