One Pan Mexican Pasta Skillet
One Pan Mexican Pasta is a savory blend of pasta, ground beef, black beans, corn and tomato sauce all mixed together in one skillet.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 cup diced white onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed slightly
- 1 14 ½ oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells about 1/2 a box
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute the jalapeno peppers and onions in olive oil over medium high heat
- Add the ground beef, and cook until brown
- Add the spices, corn and black beans, and stir
- Add the diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes
- Add the pasta and water
- Turn heat to high, and cover with foil
- Cook for 10 minutes, remove foil, stir, and lower heat to medium
- Check to make sure pasta is firm, but cooked. You can add more water and cook longer if needed
- Stir in the cheese
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
You can add chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 4.1mg