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Cheesy Taco Pasta with Ground Beef – Easy 30-Minute Dinner

This cheesy taco pasta combines tender spaghetti, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes with green chiles, and two kinds of melted cheese in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy and satisfying dinner for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Calories: 927

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1 8-ounce package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm to the bite.
  2. While the pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking the beef into smaller pieces, until browned and the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles, water, and taco seasoning into the beef mixture. Mix until the sauce is evenly combined.
  4. Add the cubed processed cheese. Stir for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Drain the cooked spaghetti and transfer it directly to the skillet. Toss gently until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the cheesy taco sauce.
  6. Sprinkle shredded sharp Cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover the skillet and let it stand until the cheese melts.
  7. Serve warm while the cheese is soft and creamy.

Notes

  • Spaghetti works well, but other pasta shapes can be used.
  • For additional flavor, replace the water with an equal amount of beef or vegetable broth.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • The taco seasoning and tomatoes with green chiles provide much of the dish's seasoning, so taste before adding extra salt.