Mexican Pasta

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Mexican pasta is a great vegetarian dish with a kick!

Submitted by Mimi
Updated on November 16, 2024
Colorful Mexican pasta with corn and bell peppers in round cast iron pan
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ pound seashell pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup sweet corn kernels

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup salsa

  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

  • 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onions and bell pepper in oil until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in corn and heat through. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, salsa, olives, seasoning mix, and salt and pepper and cook until thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes.

  4. Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve.

397 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
9g Fat
60g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 589mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 467mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.