EASY, Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe!! 30-Minute Dinner Recipe! With ALL the Taco Toppings!

Prepare a pot of boiling water for the pasta.

Add 1 pound of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

Preheat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of olive oil.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan, season with salt and ground black pepper, and fry until well browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.

Scoop the browned ground beef out of the pan into a clean bowl.

In the same pan, add 1 large diced red onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced green bell pepper. Season with a little salt and sauté for a few minutes.

Add 1 cup of corn to the sautéed vegetables and mix well.

Scoop the vegetable mixture out into a clean bowl and set aside.

Add 1 cup of beef broth to the pan, followed by 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 4 oz of softened cream cheese.

Add 3 cups of cheddar cheese, including 1 cup each of medium cheddar, white cheddar, and smoked cheddar, to the pan.

Cook the sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Add seasoning: 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, a handful of chopped cilantro, and a couple drops of hot sauce. Whisk to combine.

Return the ground beef to the pan along with the sautéed peppers and corn mixture, and add 1 cup of black beans.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan and fold it into the cheese sauce until well coated.

Sprinkle diced tomatoes, chopped green onion, and cilantro over the top of the pasta.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving.

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