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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Latin

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 475kcal

Author Sara

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 heat
Add in the diced onion and diced bell pepper, sauté for 3 minutes
Then 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 up
Cook the beef until mostly cooked and browned through, then stir in the taco seasoning packet, diced tomatoes, drained black beans, green chiles and chicken broth
Bring 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 gone
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese
Top 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

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