Description
A delicious, protein-packed taco pasta dish made with lean ground meat, pasta, and black beans, all in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider replacing traditional pasta with chickpea pasta, and feel free to add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco pasta, protein-packed, one pot meal, easy dinner, family recipe