Description
A fast and comforting one-pot pasta dish that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta for a kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumble)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) — with their juices
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup corn (optional; frozen or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir for 30–60 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices), rinsed black beans, beef broth, and pasta. Stir to combine and bring the pot to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially, and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Add corn now if using.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace beef with crumbled tofu or extra beans and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one-pot, taco, pasta, cheesy, quick dinner, family meal