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This one pot taco pasta was a huge hit with my toddler, and mom and dad too!
Any dish that’s a hit for all 3 of us is a major win in my book. My son even liked the leftovers – which he tends to be picky about. It’s simple to make, the pasta cooks right in the pot with everything else, and cleanup is a breeze since it’s all cooked in one dish. Hope you love it!
ALLERGENS
This recipe has dairy, feel free to omit or add in a DF cheddar instead.
STORAGE
I stored the leftovers for a few days, and then we finished it! If we hadn’t by day 4, I would have frozen.
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Braiser – this is the pot I used, but any large + shallow one will work just fine!
Meat Chopper – this is a great took to help break up ground meats!
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
One Pot Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb about 450 g ground beef or turkey (or use a plant-based substitute)
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 1 can of corn drained
- 1 can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Mix well.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the corn and black beans, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, topped with optional garnishes like cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream.
Please report back what your little one thinks!! Thank you for reading 🙂
I struggle to cook family dinners for my husband, our 1 year old, and myself. I needed something quick and easy and this was an absolute hit- Every recipe we’ve tried from messybunmotherhood has been.
We used rigatoni pasta and it didn’t get “done” enough so next time I’ll use a thinner, smaller pasta.
This comment just made my day, thank you for sharing!!!
We can out of meal ideas for myself, my wife and my two year old daughter. Whipping this up right now, I used farfalle noodles which cooked well. Looks and smells yummy can’t wait to try it!
How did it turn out?!