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Vegetarian Taco Pasta

URL: https://cozypeachkitchen.com/cheesy-vegetarian-taco-pasta/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 8 ounce dry shell pasta

The vegetables and beans

  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

The sauce

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

The spices

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano

The toppings

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and salt until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano, cooking for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes with chiles, drained kidney beans, and cilantro, cooking until warmed through.
  6. Reduce heat and add sour cream and reserved pasta water, whisking to create a sauce.
  7. Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded cheese, heating until the cheese melts.
  8. Serve topped with green onions and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5 servings
Calories
468
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
61g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
315mg
Cholesterol
36mg

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