Cheesy Taco Pasta A Weeknight Winner

Cheesy Taco Pasta A Weeknight Winner

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This Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food Easy cheesy and ready in under 40 minutes The perfect weeknight dinner Get the recipe now

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Cooking tools:

  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 8 cups (1.9 L) water
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 packet (1 ounce/28g) taco seasoning
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (720 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Diced tomatoes (optional)
  • Shredded lettuce (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Guacamole (optional)
  • Sliced black olives (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Pickled Jalapeños (optional)

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