Taco-Roni Recipe
Description: Make and share this delicious Taco-Roni recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a delightful fusion of taco flavors with classic pasta, sure to please your taste buds in under 60 minutes!
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Rotini pasta |
| 8 oz | Velveeta cheese |
| 4 cups | Milk |
| 3 cups | Water |
| 1/4 cup | Sour cream |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Brown the Beef:
- In a large deep skillet, brown the ground beef and onion together until the meat is no longer pink.
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Prepare Pasta:
- While the beef is browning, cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
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Add Taco Seasoning:
- Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat and return the meat to the skillet.
- Add taco seasoning mix and water to the ground beef, then cook for about 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed, maintaining medium heat.
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Combine Pasta and Meat Mixture:
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly.
- Pour the drained pasta into the skillet with the meat mixture.
- Add pepperoni slices to the skillet.
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Add Cheese and Milk:
- Stir in the Velveeta cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted, and the pasta is evenly coated with the meat mixture.
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Serve:
- Transfer the Taco-Roni to serving plates or bowls.
- Optionally, top with dollops of sour cream for added creaminess and flavor.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 856.3
- Total Fat: 49.2g
- Saturated Fat: 19.5g
- Cholesterol: 160.4mg
- Sodium: 2147.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 54.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 46.6g
Enjoy Your Taco-Roni Delight! 🌮🍝
