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One-Pan Taco Pasta. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

One-Pan Taco Pasta

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25-ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 ounces rotini spiral pasta
• 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
• optional toppings — sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, black olives, etc.

 Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Drain away the excess fat.
• Return the meat to the skillet and the skillet to medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add the taco seasoning, salsa, drained sweet corn, undrained black beans and beef broth.
• Stir to combine.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Add the pasta and stir.
• Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Once the pasta is tender, sprinkle with the cheese and replace the lid.
• Turn the heat off and allow the pasta to rest for about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
• If desired, top with chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”