Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
A hearty one-pot taco pasta dish with seasoned ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, tender pasta, and simmered tomatoes for a flavorful, family-friendly weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 420
- Total Time: 430
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz uncooked pasta (shells, elbow, or penne)
1 cup diced tomatoes with liquid
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened
Transfer mixture to the slow cooker
Add diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and water/broth
Stir to combine and bring to a simmer
Add uncooked pasta; stir to coat
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pasta is tender
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce fat
Adjust taco seasoning to taste
Add a can of black beans for extra protein
Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, cilantro, or sour cream if desired
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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