Description
A flavorful one-pot Mexican pasta dish that combines ground beef, beans, and pasta in a zesty tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 ounces medium pasta (shells, rotini, or penne)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in spices, beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add pasta and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with an extra can of beans.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot diced tomatoes.
- Can be prepared ahead through Step 2 and refrigerated.
- A packet of taco seasoning can replace individual spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mexican pasta, one pot meal, taco pasta, easy dinner, ground beef pasta
