Italian Tacos

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Italian Tacos
25 min.
16
250kcal

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Are you ready to take your taco night to a whole new level? Introducing Italian Tacos, a delightful fusion that combines the best of both worlds—classic Italian flavors and the fun, hand-held experience of tacos! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this gluten-free recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these mouthwatering tacos that serve up to 16 people, making them an ideal choice for parties or family feasts. Picture this: savory ground beef and Italian sausage seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs, all nestled in warm taco shells. Each bite is a delicious explosion of flavors, enhanced by a rich tomato pasta sauce and topped with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese.

Not only are these Italian Tacos a treat for your taste buds, but they also offer a satisfying caloric balance, with a hearty dose of protein and a comforting richness from the cheese and meats. Whether you're a taco lover or an Italian cuisine enthusiast, this dish is bound to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, heat up those taco shells, and get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.5 pound ground sausage italian
  • tablespoon seasoning dried italian
  • 16 ounce pasta sauce 
  • cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 16  taco shells 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly browned.
  2. Drain off excess grease, and season meat with Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat the pasta sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. When the sauce is warm, stir in the sugar.
  4. Fill taco shells with the meat mixture, spoon pasta sauce over, and top with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein20.37%
Fat63.33%
Carbs16.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.19
Glycemic Load
5.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.0673912815426%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:249.77kcal
12.49%
Fat:17.52g
26.95%
Saturated Fat:7.4g
46.27%
Carbohydrates:10.14g
3.38%
Net Carbohydrates:8.78g
3.19%
Sugar:1.67g
1.85%
Cholesterol:47.49mg
15.83%
Sodium:427.62mg
18.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.68g
25.36%
Vitamin B12:1.21µg
20.24%
Phosphorus:175.34mg
17.53%
Selenium:12.1µg
17.28%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.44%
Calcium:134.67mg
13.47%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.86%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.11%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.82%
Iron:1.39mg
7.74%
Potassium:244.23mg
6.98%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.58%
Magnesium:26.06mg
6.52%
Fiber:1.36g
5.45%
Vitamin A:272.07IU
5.44%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.69%
Vitamin K:4.76µg
4.54%
Folate:16.16µg
4.04%
Copper:0.08mg
3.96%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.35%
Vitamin C:2.28mg
2.76%
Source:Allrecipes