Skillet Taco Pasta Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Bobbie Robertson   Skillet Taco Pasta Recipe uses shell pasta, oil, ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salsa and other ingredients to create this delicious ground beef recipe. Food Category:    Ground Meat Cuisine Origin:    Southwestern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:467 calories19.3 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   25 Minutes Total Time:   40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound large shells pasta
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Garnish:
• Cheese
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Sour cream
• Chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS

• Cook the pasta according box directions, drain and set aside.
• In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink. Drain the fat. Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
• Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.

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