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Taco Sausage and Pasta

This dreamy dish features taco-seasoned sausage and tender pasta in a chunky tomato-based sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword one pan meal, pasta and sausage, pasta with taco seasoning, sausage and pasta recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 738kcal
Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni or small pasta of choice
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 bell pepper any color, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- ounce packet or 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, regular or hot
  • 14- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 10- ounce can Rotel tomatoes regular, hot, or fire-roasted
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Chopped green onions for serving optional

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as is cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat. Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat. Add the tomato sauce and Rotel tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes (or until the pasta finishes cooking).
  • Fold in the pasta and cook for 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Top the sausage and pasta with the cheese. If desired, place the pan under the broiler to melt the cheese.
  • Top with green onions, if using, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1531mg | Potassium: 1033mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1896IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 659mg | Iron: 6mg