EASY SLOW COOKER TACO PASTA

Prep time: 10 MINS | Cook time: 6 HRS | Total time: 6 HRS 10 MINS | Servings: 8

This slow cooker Taco Pasta is super easy to make. You can prep the ingredients the night before and cook once ready to serve. This is so quick to prep (only takes less than 10 minutes) and cook in the slow cooker until the pasta is done. This dish is a very comforting pasta dish. Cheesy and packed with your favorite taco flavors! I’m sure everyone will love this!

This easy slow-cooker taco pasta is a lifesaver! The perfect meal to serve on a busy week. This is my favorite warm comfort food to go home with after a long day.

INGREDIENTS

1 c. jarred salsa, I used mild

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 bell pepper, chopped

15 oz. can crush tomatoes

15 oz. can corn, drained

2 ½ c. water or low sodium chicken broth – I used one

12 oz. shell pasta shapes, whole grain or white

3 tbsp taco seasoning

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

14.5 oz. can chicken broth plus enough water to total 2 ½ c.

salt and pepper

HOW TO MAKE EASY SLOW COOKER TACO PASTA

Step 1: To a hot large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef. To taste, season with salt and pepper. Cook the meat until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. To a slow cooker, transfer the beef.

Step 2: Add the bell pepper to the slow cooker along with the crushed tomatoes, salsa, corn, taco seasoning, and broth or water. Stir well.

Step 3: Set to cook for 5 to 6 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high.

Step 4: Toss in the pasta and continue to cook for another 10 to 20 minutes on high. I suggest starting to check the doneness of the pasta at 10 minutes as the cooking time of the pasta varies depending on the slow cooker.

Step 5: Before serving, stir in the cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 1/8 of recipe, calories: 396 kcal, carbohydrates: 48g, protein: 27g, fat: 12g, saturated fat: 5g, cholesterol: 64mg, sodium: 742mg, fiber: 7g, sugar: 8g

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EASY SLOW COOKER TACO PASTA

This slow cooker Taco Pasta is super easy to make. You can prep the ingredients the night before and cook once ready to serve. This is so quick to prep (only takes less than 10 minutes) and cook in the slow cooker until the pasta is done. This dish is a very comforting pasta dish. Cheesy and packed with your favorite taco flavors! I'm sure everyone will love this!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 6 hrs

Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 c. jarred salsa I used mild
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 15 oz. can crush tomatoes
• 15 oz. can corn drained
• 2 ½ c. water or low sodium chicken broth - I used one
• 12 oz. shell pasta shapes whole grain or white
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 14.5 oz. can chicken broth plus enough water to total 2 ½ c.
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• To a hot large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef. To taste, season with salt and pepper. Cook the meat until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. To a slow cooker, transfer the beef.
• Add the bell pepper to the slow cooker along with the crushed tomatoes, salsa, corn, taco seasoning, and broth or water. Stir well.
• Set to cook for 5 to 6 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high.
• Toss in the pasta and continue to cook for another 10 to 20 minutes on high. I suggest starting to check the doneness of the pasta at 10 minutes as the cooking time of the pasta varies depending on the slow cooker.
• Before serving, stir in the cheddar cheese. Enjoy!