Taco pasta brings together everything you need in a perfect weeknight dinner—quick, easy, kid-friendly, protein-packed, and full of flavor! This meal keeps clean-up minimal and offers a healthy twist with high-protein noodles for added nutrition. Ideal for busy nights, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish the whole family can enjoy. Check out two serving options included to suit different tastes—your go-to, no-fuss dinner solution!
Ingredients
- 1.34 lbs organic ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 (8 oz) box Banza Chickpea Rotini (or similar chickpea pasta)
- 1 handful grape tomatoes, halved
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
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Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and onion powder, stirring to combine.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rotini as directed. Drain well.
- For Kids: Place the plain rotini on a plate, then top with ground beef, shredded cheddar, and grape tomatoes. If preferred, serve each ingredient separately.
- For Adults: Mix the remaining rotini, seasoned beef, and ½ cup cheddar cheese in the warm skillet. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh tomato halves before serving.
