One Pot Taco Pasta

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One Pot Taco Pasta

Joan
Serves 6
Course Main Course
Cuisine pasta, Taco
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup queso cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp if using homemade)
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 8 oz medium pasta shells
  • salt / pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Shred the cheeses. Set aside. Bring them to room temperature
  • Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium high heat in a high walled pot or dutch oven. Drain fat and return to pot
  • Melt the butter in the same pot and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the cheese and pasta
  • Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil
  • Add the pasta and submerge it in the liquid. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or according to the directions on the pasta package
  • Turn heat to low and gradually stir in cheese until melted
  • The sauce will thicken upon standing and the pasta will continue to absorb it. Once it reaches the desired consistency, serve.
  • Add ins: black beans, corn, jalapeno peppers, etc