One Pot Taco Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Meal!
One Pot Taco Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pasta.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with lentils or additional beans.
- Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings like sour cream or avocado.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg