Description
A vibrant and flavorful fusion of tacos and pasta, perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz farfalle pasta (or any pasta of choice)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water with a pinch of salt. Add your pasta and cook until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey. Mix in taco seasoning and some water if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked meat, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ranch dressing, salsa, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños for heat, or make it vegan by using extra beans and a vegan dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg