AM Northwest and Cheesy Taco Pasta
Hey guys! This morning I’m going to be on AM Northwest demo-ing this tried and true family favorite! It’s a recipe I posted way back in June last year that my family gobbled right up! It’s a great go-to meal when you’re short on time…which I seem to be ALL the time.
I’ll be posting the video once I have it incase you missed it! Until then, here’s the printable. Have a great weekend! 
Update: here’s the video!
Cheesy Taco Pasta
yield: 4 large servings
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Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef {I used 80/20]
1 taco seasoning packet {reduced sodium is a good idea}
1 1/2 cups southwest salsa
1/2 cup water
1/2 lb. pasta
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cream
salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
Bring water to boil to cook the pasta. Salt it and cook pasta until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, cook ground beef, breaking apart as you go. Once thoroughly cooked, drain meat and run under hot water to remove any fat. Wipe out pan with paper towel and place back on heat. Pour cooked beef into hot pan with taco seasoning, salsa and water. Simmer until pasta is finished cooking.
Once pasta is cooked, drain well and pour into skillet. Top with cheese, cream, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and noodles are coated in sauce. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes: A lot of people have told me that this recipe tends to be very salty because of the taco seasoning. I have found that the brand of taco seasoning does matter! On tv and at home, I tried this with McCormick low sodium taco seasoning and it was perfect. So, try to look for that brand. If you can’t find that, then don’t salt your pasta water or add any additional salt at the end.
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This looks delicious and easy for a weeknight meal! Can’t wait to try it.
Good luck on AM Northwest–you’ll be awesome!!
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FAMOUS!!
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yeah. I want lunch now….and this should be it! YUM
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When you say “cream”, what exactly are you meaning?
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Yum, and way to go!!
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Good luck Lauren!!
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http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taco-seasoning-i/detail.aspx I use this recipe to make my own taco seasoning, it tastes the same as those packets you purchase at the grocer. I have made this salt free for a family member on a low salt intake diet. Tip: don’t try this with the $1 seasoning at the dollar store. You get what you pay for, and they are all the lower quality spices.
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Would it be acceptable to make this for a late breakfast/early lunch? Not that I’m thinking of doing that, of course… *ahem*
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Congrats on your appearance. THAT is awesome!!!!
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Yay for another TV appearance. Can’t wait to see it! This sounds so pleasing, I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love it!
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Totally adding this to one of my menu plans
. By any chance do you have a link somewhere to seasonings you use in place of taco seasoning? I try to avoid the packages if I can…
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Can’t wait to see the video! This sounds delicious.
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Congrats – that is really cool that you will be demoing this recipe!
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Great job! What a nice change for taco night!
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You were FANTASTIC Lauren!!! So relaxed and cute. It was fun to watch. Now I have a craving for pasta….or tacos….
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Love the video and this looks super!
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Hey Congrats for yet another TV appearance!
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This looks DELICIOUS!! Already got in on my recipe list for this week
Thanks for sharing!!
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You are so great on TV Lauren – a complete natural!
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Loved the video and this pasta is something my family would love!
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Super cool. Loved the video. And, the pasta looks like something I could consume without taking a breath in between bites? Yum!
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I’m making this right now! And the cheesy garlic bread is in the oven
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Ooo, yes. Tacos and pasta. Can’t really go wrong with combining TWO family faves!
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How fun, you are a natural on the camera!! We make something very similar, so delish!!
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Thanks for sharing the video! Great job, how fun!
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Lauren — January 9th, 2012 @ 3:28 am
Thanks, Stella!
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I love anything with taco in the title….this sounds amazing!
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that pasta is indeed cheesy and looks fantastic, the whole combination is great
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Did you get to keep the apron?????? Love it! congrats!
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You are so good on TV! This looks great!
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You did so great!! A true natural.
My kids would LOVE this dish.
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You did a great job! It was fun to watch. You didn’t look nervous in the slightest.
Thanks for the great recipe. I made it last night for dinner (and brought some to a sick friend). It was really delicious! I didn’t have any cream, so instead I added some SOUR CREAM and it was wonderful. =) Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
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Made this tonight with chicken breast instead of beef (didn’t have beef on hand) – it was GREAT and super easy! Love it!
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Yes, also the same question as rayvn…. What do you mean by cream? Half and half? whipping cream? heavy whipping cream?
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Lauren — January 19th, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
I used heavy whipping cream.
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My husband made this for last nights supper. Easy and delicious!! We will have this recipe on hand so we can make this again!! Thanks–great job!
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I am currently making this dish, and am just waiting for the pasta to finish cooking. It had better be soon, as my son has found the nacho chips and is using the meat mixture as dip!! He’s loving it!
FYI – Epicure Selections sells a virtually salt-free taco seasoning – I used 3 tsp in the recipe and it’s perfect.
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This was WONDERFUL!
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