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One-Pot Taco Pasta

An EASY recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE skillet, and loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors!! A family favorite that’s great for busy weeknights!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 570 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef I used 90%
  • one 1-ounce packet taco seasoning I used reduced sodium, medium heat
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • pinch cayenne optional and to taste
  • 8 ounces dry uncooked pasta I used wagon wheels; bowtie, rotini, penne, small shells, etc. are ok
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • one 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes do not drain, I used no salt added
  • one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed (I used no salt added)
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
  • ½ cup sour cream optional
  • 2 or 3 green onions trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
  • salt and pepper optional and to taste

Instructions

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  1. To a large skillet, add the oil, beef, and cook over medium-high heat, crumbling and stirring frequently as it cooks. I don’t find the need to drain it; and the extra bit of fat will prevent the pasta from sticking later.
  2. Add the taco seasoning, cumin, optional cayenne (I don’t think it makes it hot, rather it gives it flavor), and stir to combine.
  3. Add the dry pasta, water, corn, tomatoes, beans, and stir to combine.
  4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is cooked through.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the cheese and stir to combine.
  6. Optionally add the sour cream and stir to combine.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the green onions, taste to check for seasoning balance, and if desired add salt and pepper (I used no salt added canned goods and needed to add a bit of salt and pepper), and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Adapted from One Skillet Beef Taco Pasta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 834mg (35%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 570kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 834mg 35%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.