Easy and Delicious Weeknight Taco Pasta
Looking for a quick pasta recipe the whole family will love? Try my Easy and Delicious Weeknight Taco Pasta recipe that features creamy taco pasta with beef, cheese, and taco seasoning
Easy and Delicious Weeknight Taco Pasta 

Ingredients
  • 1/2 8 oz Box of Small Shell Pasta Noodles
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey 80/20 or above preferred
  • 1 envelope low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 block reduced fat cream cheese (4 oz.)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar, Mexican Blend, or Monterey Jack
Instructions
  1. Begin boiling pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Brown ground beef in pan until fully cooked; Drain; Place beef back into pan and add taco seasoning and water. Stir well and let simmer on Medium heat until liquid has reduced. (About 5 Minutes)
  3. Cut ½ block of cream cheese into small squares and add into ground beef mixture. Begin stirring in cream cheese and increase heat to medium/high until all cheese has been incorporated and sauce is creamy.
  4. Remove ground beef from heat; Drain pasta; Place hot pasta into casserole dish and stir in ½ cup of cheese. Add in taco mixture and mix well.
  5. Top pasta with remaining ½ cup of cheese and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cheese is perfectly melted.
  6. Pair it with a delicious salad and enjoy this easy and delicious weeknight meal!