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the easiest one pot meal that's vegan and gluten free. Shown with a bowl of one pot taco pasta with cheese on it.
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One Pot Taco Pasta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

An easy, kid-friendly recipe that's perfect for busy nights and school lunchboxes. This taco pasta cooks up in one pot which means super simple cleanup. It also uses pantry ingredients that you likely have on hand. It's a meatless meal that taco lovers love - the perfect comfort food recipe that's healthy, too!

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 367 kcal
Author: Kiran Dodeja Smith
Ingredients
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 TBSP avocado or olive oil
  • 2 TBSP taco seasoning make your own
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz. can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes NOT drained
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups uncooked pasta
  • Optional toppings:
  • 1 cup Mexican or cheddar cheese
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
Instructions
  1. Add oil to a large pot and sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add taco seasoning and cook 1 minute, stirring so that spices don’t burn.
  2. Add remaining ingredients through the water. Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Add pasta, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Test pasta for doneness; may require 2-3 more minutes of cooking.
  3. When pasta is cooked through, remove from heat. Enjoy warm with optional toppings or as is.
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Taco Pasta
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1073mg47%
Potassium 1031mg29%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 494IU10%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.