One Pot Taco Pasta
This quick and easy one pot taco pasta recipe is a great 30-minute meal, requiring simple ingredients. Packed with Mexican flavors, beans, beef, and cheese!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ pound Ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger paste
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic paste
- Salt and pepper To taste
- ½ cup Red beans
- ½ cup Corn
- 1 cup Mild salsa
- 3 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 8 oz Rotini pasta Uncooked
- 2 cups Water
- 1½ cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Toppings Lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, avocado slices, additional salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- In a wide non-stick pot, heat some oil on medium high heat.
- Add ground beef, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, pepper and mix it together. Cook for a few minutes, while stirring occasionally until the beef is thoroughly cooked and the excess liquid evaporates. You can also drain the excess liquid, if you are in a rush.
- Add red beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, uncooked pasta, water, additional salt and pepper (if needed) and mix everything together.
- Bring everything to a boil. The, cover and let cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked.
- If the mixture is getting too thick and the pasta still needs some time to cook, add a little more water (no more than a ¼ cup). Then, cover and cook for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese, which will melt in about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with additional toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.