Name: One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 cups water; 1.75 cups fresh pico de gallo; 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes and/or sour cream (optional)

One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta

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This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick. Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish. Top it with your favorite fixings like scallions, cilantro and sour cream, and serve it alongside a crisp green salad for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups water
1 ¾ cups fresh pico de gallo
8 ounces whole-wheat rotini
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes and/or sour cream (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and onion; cook, stirring, until the beef is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add water, pico de gallo, pasta and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over the mixture; stir until melted. Top each serving with scallions, cilantro, tomatoes and/or sour cream, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467	Calories
20g	Fat
47g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Vitamin A 704IU	14%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Folate 44mcg	11%
Sodium 698mg	30%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 4mg	24%
Magnesium 92mg	22%
Potassium 491mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta

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