Tex Mex Taco Pasta

PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
20 mins
TOTAL TIME
30 mins
On the table in 30 minutes or less, this cheesy pasta is full of zesty spices and your favorite tex-mex ingredients!
Author: Chelsea Rief
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef (you could also use ground turkey or chicken)
1 packet taco seasoning, low sodium
1 (15 oz) can Rotel, drained of excess liquid
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
½ lb farfalle (bow tie) pasta
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
1- In a large pot, bring water a boil and prepare pasta as directed.
2- In a high-rimmed skillet, brown ground beef on medium-high heat and drain off excess grease. Season with taco seasoning (preparing as directed on packet) and simmer for 5 minutes. To the meat mixture, stir in Rotel, black beans, and corn. Turn the heat off and cover with a lid.
3- Drain pasta and return to pot. Add in the meat mixture and stir. Pour in the cream and toss in the cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese has completely melted.
4- Ladle pasta into bowls and topped with chopped cilantro.