Mexican Pasta

Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and hearty Mexican Pasta! This one-skillet wonder combines tender penne pasta with zesty taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey, creamy black beans, sweet corn, and the smoky kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies. All topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, it’s the perfect mashup of comforting pasta and bold Mexican flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the skillet and watch it disappear! Perfect for lovers of Tex-Mex and pasta alike, this dish will quickly become a staple in your recipe rotation. Keywords: Mexican pasta recipe, Tex-Mex pasta, one-skillet meal, easy dinner idea, taco pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (drained if canned)
• 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 4 tbsp sour cream (for garnish)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, corn, and black beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture and cover the skillet with a lid. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream on each serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2093.2 grams (2093.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3661

Total Fat 168.10g	216%
Saturated Fat 67.70g	339%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 472mg	157%
Sodium 9270mg	403%
Total Carbohydrate 374.10g	136%
Dietary Fiber 40.90g	146%
Total Sugars 30.40g
Protein 167.30g	335%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1103mg	85%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 3610mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 40.7%