Description
A quick and easy fusion of tacos and pasta that can be made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (any kind)
- 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar)
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or turkey) and drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and a bit of water, then simmer.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned meat, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Add salsa and lime juice, mixing until everything is coated.
- Serve in bowls, topped with extra cheese or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate from the salad if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg