Gluten Free Taco Pasta

Gluten-free taco pasta is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that combines bold Tex-Mex flavors with gluten-free pasta for a satisfying, allergy-friendly dinner. Packed with seasoned ground beef, soft noodles, and creamy cheese, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Gluten Free Taco Pasta Recipe

A few years ago, I created the regular version of this taco pasta recipe and still to this day, it is one of my family’s favorite recipes that I make.

Taco pasta is a flavorful fusion dish that combines the zesty spices of traditional tacos with the comfort of pasta. This recipe has simple ground beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, cream cheese, and pasta cooked to perfections for a hearty meal that’s both quick and delicious.

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What Ingredients Are in Taco Pasta?

• Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
• Banza Chickpea Shell Pasta – I love this pasta because it tastes great and it’s also high in protein. You can find it here.
• Garlic Powder – I wanted to add some noticeable flavor here but also not be too overwhelming, so I added just a teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Onion Powder – Because we have onion haters in my house, I always use onion powder. Onion powder gives some extra flavor to the ground beef.
• Taco Seasoning – Obviously you can’t have taco pasta without bringing in that taco flavor. To make sure the taco seasoning is gluten free, I make my own homemade taco seasoning. It’s our family’s favorite taco seasoning. It’s not too overpowering and is packed full of flavor.
• Salt
• Pepper
• Beef broth – I love a good one pan meal, which means less dishes. To make this taco pasta recipe a one-pan meal, you need to add in the liquid to the ground beef. I like to use beef broth for added flavor and then add an extra cup of water as well.
• Diced Tomatoes – There are many different varieties of diced tomatoes. I just used regular petite diced tomatoes for this recipe.
• Water
• Cream Cheese – Cream cheese makes this pasta extra creamy and more decadent.

Tools You’ll Need

• Frying Pan
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Can Opener

Recipe for Gluten Free Taco Pasta

1. In a frying pan, cook ground beef until completely cooked through.
2. When ground beef is cooked, add in seasonings, beef broth, water and shell noodles. Mix well.
3. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the broth and water begin boiling, immediately reduce heat to medium low. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the noodles are soft and have absorbed most of the moisture.
4. Drain diced tomatoes and set aside.
5. When noodles are soft, add in diced tomatoes. Mix until just incorporated.
6. Cut cream cheese into small squares and add to beef and noodles. Mix slowly until cream cheese has melted and is well incorporated.
7. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store Gluten Free Taco Pasta

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready for some yummy leftovers, just pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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