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Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups pasta penne or macaroni
  • 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese more for topping
  • 1/4 cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro, sour cream, guacamole for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the Beef and Onions: Start by heating your olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté them for 3-4 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Then, add your ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute to let the spices bloom and infuse the beef.
  3. Add Beans, Tomatoes, and Pasta: Next, add the black beans and diced tomatoes (including the juice). Pour in the uncooked pasta and chicken broth. Stir everything together to combine.
  4. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Make it Cheesy: Once the pasta is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into the pasta, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce. If you want an even creamier texture, stir in the Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  6. Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of flavor, and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 11ozCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1301mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 739IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 2mg
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