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One-pot taco pasta

9
Point(s)
Total Time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Combine two family favorites—pasta night and taco night—into one pan. Legume-based pasta brings the protein and fiber, and plenty of starch to gloss up that sauce. Chiles and (optional!) jalapeños bring the heat. If you don’t have yellow lentil spaghetti, feel free to switch it up with what you have on hand. Pastas made from chickpeas, beans, or other legumes all add great texture to this dish.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

4 spray(s)

Uncooked extra lean ground beef 96 % lean 4% fat

12 oz

Uncooked onion(s)

1 cup(s), chopped

Garlic

3 medium clove(s), finely chopped

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Kosher salt

½ tsp

Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies

10 oz

Uncooked yellow lentil pasta

8¾ oz, spaghetti (one 8.8 oz box)

Reduced-fat cheddar cheese

½ cup(s), shredded, sharp variety

Pico de gallo

½ cup(s)

Pickled jalapeno peppers

¼ cup(s), chopped, optional

Instructions

  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Cook the beef, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt, stirring frequently to crumble the meat, until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes and 2½ cups water and bring to a boil. Break the pasta in half and add to the pan. Stir gently to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from heat. Top the pasta with the cheese, pico de gallo, and jalapeños (if using).
  4. Serving size: about 1⅓ cups

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