Description
A comforting and flavorful fusion dish that combines tender pasta with bold taco-seasoned beef, rich tomato sauce, and creamy melted cheese, finished with fresh toppings for the perfect balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams pasta
- 400 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion and garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes so flavors blend.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve topped with diced tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.
Notes
- Cook pasta until just tender to avoid it becoming too soft
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
- Add toppings right before serving for best texture
- Reheat with a splash of sauce to maintain moisture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg