One Pot Mexican Pasta
One Pot Mexican Pasta is an easy recipe for a busy weeknight dinner that cooks injust minutes in one pot, andis bursting with corn, black beans, pasta and cheesiness!
Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa
- 3 cups water
- 1 can (10.5 oz. can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 8.5 oz. can corn kernels, drained
- 4 Tbs. butter
- 2 tsp. chili powder**
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded 4 cheese Mexican blend cheese
- 1 scallion, sliced
Instructions
- In pot with deep sides, preferably a non-stick pot, combine pasta, salsa, water, beans, corn, butter, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and a brothy sauce has formed, stirring occasionally.
- Top with shredded cheese and sliced scallion.
Notes
Makes 4 servings, about 6 cups.
** Want a bit more of a spice kick? Just increase chili powder to 1 Tbsp. (3 tsp.)!
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1311IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1mg