High Protein Taco Pasta
A delicious fusion of tacos and pasta, this High Protein Taco Pasta is quick, hearty, and budget-friendly, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground turkey or beef in a skillet.
- Add taco seasoning for a burst of flavor.
- Stir in pasta, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and broth.
- Cover and simmer until the pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted.
Notes
Feel free to use whole grain pasta for extra fiber or different types of cheese to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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