One Pot Taco Pasta
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This One Pot Taco Pasta has all those taco flavors we love but loaded into an incredible pasta dish. This meal comes together in one pot making it perfect for those busy weeknights. It is is packed with protein and fiber, your kids won’t even notice the hidden veggies because it tastes so good!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
This dish is a flavor packed meal that also has protein and hidden veggies in it! The best part, is that it comes together in one pot, even the pasta. You get to enjoy your favorite taco Tuesday flavors but in a fun and different way. My whole family loved this dish and I feel good about them eating it.
What You Need
- Olive Oil – or avocado oil
- Ground Beef – you could also use ground turkey
- Rotini Pasta – or pasta shape of choice
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Bell Pepper
- Taco Seasoning Packet – our favorite is Siete, so much flavor and quality ingredients
- Black Beans
- Zucchini
- Diced Tomatoes
- Diced Green Chiles
- Chicken Broth
- Cheddar Cheese – I like to buy a block and shred it myself
Recipe Notes
- I have not tried this recipe with gluten free pasta, but if you use one, I would recommend using a brown rice based pasta. It is a sturdier pasta that will not fall apart like some of the chickpea ones do. Jovial is my favorite GF pasta brand
- You can absolutely swap out the ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option
- Use your favorite toppings for this dish, we love…
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Diced Red Onion
- Diced Tomatoes
- Extra Cheese
- Sour Cream
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One Pot Taco Pasta
This One Pot Taco Pasta has all those taco flavors we love but loaded into an incredible pasta dish. This meal comes together in one pot making it perfect for those busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup Red Onion diced (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper diced (about 1 bell pepper)
- 1.5 cups Zucchini diced (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning I use Siete
- 14.5 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes
- 14.5 oz Can of Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 4 oz Can of Green Chiles mild
- 2.5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium heatAdd in the diced onion and diced bell pepper, sauté for 3 minutesThen add in the diced zucchini and minced garlic and sauté an additional 2 minutes
- Next, add in the ground beef and use your spoon or spatula to break it upCook the beef until mostly cooked and browned through, then stir in the taco seasoning packet, diced tomatoes, drained black beans, green chiles and chicken brothBring to a gentle boil and stir in the pasta, cover with lid and cook for 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally)
- Pasta should be cooked but still have a little chew to it and most of the liquid in the pan should be goneRemove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheeseTop with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Note
- I have not tried this recipe with gluten free pasta, but if you use one, I would recommend using a brown rice based pasta. It is a sturdier pasta that will not fall apart like some of the chickpea ones do. Jovial is my favorite GF pasta brand
- Topping Ideas
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Diced Red Onion
- Diced Tomatoes
- Extra Cheese
- Sour Cream
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 36gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 1059mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 956IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 6mg
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