Slow-Cooker Taco Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Taco Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Cheesy, beefy pasta is possible in the slow cooker! Serve with your fave taco toppings.

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 oz cream cheese, soften, cut into 1-inch pieces (from 8-oz package)
8 oz medium shell pasta (from 16 oz box)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, stir beef, water, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onion and garlic until well blended.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
Cook pasta as directed on box;drain. Uncover slow cooker; stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and shredded Cheddar cheese until well blended.
Cook uncovered on High heat 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with chopped cilantro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Taco Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Taco Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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