Description
Taco Pasta is a flavorful Tex-Mex dish that combines pasta with zesty spices for a quick, delicious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Add Meat and Seasoning: Incorporate ground turkey or beef into the skillet, cooking until browned. Add taco seasoning and stir well.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Mix in the cooked pasta and black beans until evenly combined.
- 5. Melt Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the mixture, cover briefly to melt the cheese.
- 6. Serve: Plate hot Taco Pasta and garnish with cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or plant-based crumbles.
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg