One thing we all need is a good one-pot recipe that we can add to the rotation for an easier time on more difficult days. If you have a hectic schedule or a– “schedule? WHAT schedule?”– type of schedule, an easy all-in-one pasta dish is the way to go. Way better than any premade skillet meal box mix you can find at the store is my Easy Ground Beef Pasta. Easy is the operative word, but this beefy and cheesy skillet meal is also packed with delicious Mexican-inspired flavors.

The cooking process is so simple with this dish that you won’t believe it has so much great stuff and uses so few pots. Forget the stuff you have in your pantry and start making your hamburger pasta meals this way!

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE EASY GROUND BEEF PASTA

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Garlic
• Jalapenos
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Taco seasoning
• Rotel
• Beef broth
• Elbow macaroni
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Cream cheese
• Sour cream

HOW TO MAKE EASY GROUND BEEF PASTA RECIPE

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Sautéing the Vegetables – Using a large skillet, large pot, or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat, add meat, onions, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook over until ground beef is no longer pink and onions and jalapeños are tender. Drain and return to pan.

Seasoning the Meat – Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat mixture. Stir. Pour beef broth and Rotel® into meat mixture and bring to a boil.

Adding the Pasta and Cheese – Add pasta, stir and cook for 15 minutes. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese into pan. Stir until melted. Finally, add cream cheese and sour cream and stir until combined.

Serving – Spoon into individual serving bowls and top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!

TRY THIS EASY BUDGET FRIENDLY PASTA RECIPE TODAY

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 taco packet
• 10 ounce can Rotel
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles (8 ounces)
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add meat, onions, jalapeno, salt, and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat until ground beef is no longer pink and onions and jalapenos are tender.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Sprinkle meat mixture with taco seasoning. Stir.
• Pour beef broth and Rotel into meat mixture.
• Bring to a boil, then add pasta. Stir and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add 2 cups of cheese into pan. Stir until melted.
• Next, add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until melted.
• Add to serving bowls and top with remaining cheese.