One Pot Taco Chickpea Pasta

You gotta love one pot meals! This pasta is absolutely perfect for a busy week night. It is so quick and easy to make with very little clean up. Best of all, it’s delicious! Next time you’re in a pinch and need a quick meal, try this one out.


Makes: 6 servings

Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of chickpea pasta (or your favorite veggie pasta, GF pasta, or regular pasta)
  • olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 lb grass fed organic beef
  • 2 tbs taco seasoning
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can black beans – drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of corn – drained and rinsed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings i.e. avocado, cilantro, hot sauce, jalapeño etc

What to do:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven (or just a large skillet that has a lid) over medium high heat
  • Add your chopped onions and saute for a few minutes
  • Add your minced garlic and saute for a minute
  • Add your beef and brown until cooked through
  • Drain the grease
  • Add in your taco seasoning and 0.5 cup of water and mix well
  • Add in your salsa, the rest of the water and pasta shells; cover and cook on low for 10 minutes
  • After 10 minutes, add your corn and black beans and lime juice; cover and simmer for another 5 minutes
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

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