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One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta Recipe

One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta - Dinner in under 30 minutes in one pot! Pasta, black beans, corn, and bell peppers are spiced up with Rotel and taco seasoning. It's an easy vegetarian meal.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 (13.5 oz.) box of whole wheat rotini or any pasta you like
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 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 fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend, plus more for topping (Optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add all but the last 2 ingredients (beans and cheese) to a large pot. Stir, cover, and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 the taco seasoning you use contains a lot of salt, you may want to reduce this

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% 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.

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