Description
A quick and satisfying blend of taco flavors and pasta, packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the taco seasoning, water, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pasta. Stir well and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or make it spicy with jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg