Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet

Ingredients

• 250 g ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 can (400) diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste(optional)
• 170 g dry pasta (penne or elbow)
• 480 ml water or low-sodium broth
• 120 g shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil(optional)
• to taste salt(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice or drain any tomatoes if needed, measure pasta and cheese, and set out taco seasoning and tomato paste.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil (if using) and brown the ground meat until no longer pink; stir in taco seasoning. If using beans instead of meat, warm them with the seasoning until coated.

3. 3

   Cook (25 minutes): Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste (if using), then add pasta and water/broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook until pasta is tender (stir once halfway through).

4. 4

   Cook (25 minutes): Turn off heat and sprinkle in cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and glossy; season with salt/pepper if needed. Serve immediately.