Taco Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Taco Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; pepper; 1 lb whole grain penne, or regular if you prefer; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large jalapeno chile, halved, seeded if desired and thinly sliced crosswise; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; ¼ cup tomato paste; 12 ounces beer or 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 14 head iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

salt
pepper
1 lb whole grain penne, or regular if you prefer
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground sirloin
1 large onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno chile, halved, seeded if desired and thinly sliced crosswise
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ cup tomato paste
12 ounces beer or 1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
14 head iceberg lettuce

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, ad the pasta and cook until al dente.
2
Drain and return to the pot.
3
While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the oil, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat.
4
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Add 3/4 of the onions, the jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, coriander and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook until the onion is soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then stir in the beer.
8
Add the sauce to the pasta and toss.
9
Spoon into a serving dish, top with the cheese and tent with foil to melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
10
Top with the remaining onion, the tomatoes and lettuce- just like tacos!

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, pepper, 1 lb whole grain penne, or regular if you prefer, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Taco Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Taco Pasta Toss

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