Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
This Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is a simple and delicious meal that combines ground meat, salsa, and pasta in one pot.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
Sauces and Seasoning
- 1 jar salsa 16 oz
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 oz
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked pasta elbow macaroni or small shells
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Liquid
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Optional Ingredients
- chopped onions optional
- bell peppers optional
- black beans optional
- corn optional
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the ground beef or turkey, salsa, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
- Add the uncooked pasta and beef broth or water to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
You can add chopped onions, bell peppers, black beans, or corn for extra flavor and texture.