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CHEESY TACO CREAM CHEESE PASTA

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Box of 16 oz Shell Pasta Noodles
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey – 80/20 or above preferred
  • 1 envelope low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 block cream cheese (4 oz.) – I use 1/3 fat version
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mexican Blend, or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

    1. Begin boiling pasta according to package instructions.
    2. Brown ground beef in pan until fully cooked; Drain; Place beef back into pan and add taco seasoning and water. Stir well and let simmer on medium heat until liquid has reduced. (About 5 Minutes)
  1. Cut ½ block of cream cheese into small squares and add into ground beef taco mixture. Begin stirring in cream cheese and increase heat to medium/high until all cheese has been incorporated and sauce is creamy.
  2. Remove ground beef from heat; Drain pasta; Add pasta to ground beef and cream cheese mixture and stir until combined. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and mix until combined.
  3. Top taco pasta with remaining ½ cup of cheese and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is perfectly melted.
  4. If desired, top your cheesy taco pasta with fresh herbs, salsa, and sour cream for added flavor, and pair with a salad for a delicious weeknight meal.