Cheesy Taco Pasta
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute to let the spices bloom and infuse the beef.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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