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Cheesy Taco Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground meat turkey, chicken, or beef
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 8 oz box rotini pasta I used Banza
  • 1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese

For the taco seasoning:

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the taco seasoning in a small bowl and mix together. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the meat, crumble, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and cook until cooked through and no longer pink on the inside, 5-7 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, broth, black beans, corn, and stir well. Let cook another 3 minutes to heat up the corn.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add in the pasta and cook according to the package directions, typically about 7-9 minutes. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • Pour the finished meat mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta, reserved water, and Mexican cheese. Stir well until cheese is melted. Serve.