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Taco Pasta

A delicious fusion of taco flavors and pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef can substitute with turkey or chicken
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Black beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Onion diced
Seasonings
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning or homemade
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Meat
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined. Heat through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with your favorite toppings and ingredients.

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