Cheesy Salsa Verde Taco Pasta
This cheesy salsa verde taco pasta is a hearty and delicious pasta recipe with deliciously seasoned ground beef, salsa verde, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese and pasta shells. An quick and easy pasta recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 736kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 12 ounce jar salsa verde
- 8 ounce small pasta shells
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus additional for topping
- Optional: sour cream, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a large saucepan, crumble and then add onions and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir.
- Cook until ground beef is completely cooked. Drain grease and place meat back into saucepan.
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and add water to pan. Cook until water is absorbed.
- Pour salsa verde into meat mixture, stir.
- Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to meat mixture.
- Stir shredded cheese into beef mixture and stir until melted.
- Top with sour cream, green onions and cilantro (optional).
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Recipe adapted from: dinnerthendessertNutrition
Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2014mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1966IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 4mg