20 Minute Taco Pasta Recipe,
20 Minute Taco Pasta Recipe, a simple one bowl recipe for savory and slightly spicy pasta and meat in a comforting and hearty dish.
Servings: 16
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pasta. --Cooked al dente.
- 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning. --one ounce
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes. --Use firm tomatoes that are sliced in half.
- 4 Green Onions. --Chopped.
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese -- or Monterey Jack Cheese or a combination
- 1 cup Catalina Dressing.
- 1½ cups Tortilla Chips -- crushed
Optional Protein Ground beef (1 lb), ground turkey, ground chicken, or a vegan alternative. Cooked through (browned). Tortilla Chips Serve with crushed tortilla chips, such as Doritos, sprinkled on top for a bit of crunch and added flavor.
Instructions
- Combine. In a large mixing bowl, use two large spoons or similar items to toss together the pasta and taco seasoning until combined. Then add the sliced tomatoes and chopped green onions and toss.
- Protein. If you are adding a cooked protein, make sure that it has fully cooled before adding it to the bowl. Add the shredded cheese along with any protein to the bowl and toss the ingredients until combined.
- Dressing. Pour a half cup of the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss. Then repeat this step with the remaining dressing.
- Serve. Cover and refrigerate the pasta for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld. Then serve the taco pasta with crushed tortilla chips on top.
Recipe Notes
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. Pasta has not been added to the Nutritional Information as it is an optional ingredient. See DiyandFun.com for details on this recipe.
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. Pasta has not been added to the Nutritional Information as it is an optional ingredient. See DiyandFun.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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