One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta Recipe
Description
The One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta Recipe features whole wheat rotini cooked directly in seasoned broth along with a mix of southwestern flavors from canned tomatoes with chilies, taco seasoning, corn, bell pepper, and red onion. This method allows the flavors to meld as the pasta cooks, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp for contrast. Black beans added at the end provide protein and heartiness, while optional cheese melts in to enrich the dish.
The dish delivers a satisfying balance of tender pasta with a slight bite from the fresh vegetables and a lightly spiced sauce created from the combination of taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes. Simmering everything together in one pot makes preparation convenient and cleanup easy.
This pasta can be served as a main dish or alongside other southwest-style fare. The recipe notes advise adjusting salt if your taco seasoning is already salty to avoid oversalting the final dish.
Ingredients
- 1 (13.5 oz.) whole wheat rotini pasta or any pasta you like, box
- 2 cups corn kernels frozen
- 1 bell pepper medium green, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 red onion sliced, medium
- 1 (15 oz.) can Rotel canned tomatoes and chilies I used the Mexican blend with lime and cilantro
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning I used Old El Paso, medium
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, fat-free
- 1 (15 oz.) black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1/4 cup cheese plus more for topping (Optional, Mexican blend
Instructions
- Add all but the last 2 ingredients (beans and cheese) to a large pot. Stir, cover, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. There should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot when it is done.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the black beans and cheese (optional). Let it rest for 5 minutes to warm the beans, melt the cheese, and absorb the excess liquid.
Notes
- If your taco seasoning is high in salt, reduce the added salt accordingly to prevent oversalting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.7g | 23% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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