Cheesy Taco Pasta Ingredients • 1 lb ground beef • 1 block Colby Jack cheese (shredded) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) • 1 packet taco seasoning • 2 small tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes) • 1 cup frozen corn (or 1 can drained corn) • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 box macaroni noodles (about 16 oz) • 2 cups milk • 1 ½ cups water • Salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes (to taste) ⸻ Instructions 1. Sauté aromatics In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. 2. Cook beef Add ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned. 3. Add pasta & veggies Stir in macaroni noodles, corn, black beans, and tomatoes. Mix well to coat the noodles in the beef mixture. 4. Add liquids Pour in milk and water. Stir, then season with salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes to taste. 5. Simmer Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. 6. Add cheese Stir in shredded Colby Jack cheese until melted and creamy. 7. Serve Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. familymeals momlife familydinner momof3 sahm cozymeals fall cozyseason LTKFamily LTKSeasonal LTKHome

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