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One Pan Mexican Pasta

One Pan Mexican Pasta That Will Brighten Your Dinner Table

One Pan Mexican Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines zesty Mexican flavors with comforting pasta, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Adjust based on preference for richness
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any variety is fine
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
For the Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse to cut down on sodium
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Jarred or homemade
  • 1 cup Salsa Choose preferred heat level
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni Gluten-free options available
For Garnishing
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Optional; can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes or until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Return browned beef to the skillet, then add black beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, elbow macaroni, and beef broth. Stir together.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, serve immediately in bowls, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is easy to customize with different proteins and pasta types.

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