Quick Taco Pasta Salad: A Deliciously Easy Dinner Idea
A flavorful and quick dinner option, perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per the packet directions, and simmer.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and cooked beef mixture.
- Stir in salsa and sour cream until well mixed.
- Top with shredded cheese and serve.
Notes
- For added crunch, include tortilla chips as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Quick Taco Pasta Salad