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Easy Mexican Taco Pasta on White Dish.
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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

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
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2.2mg