Easy Tex-Mex Pasta Dinner
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 318kcal
This Easy Tex-Mex Pasta Dinner packs a lot of flavor and comes together in about 30 minutes. Use Kris' homemade taco seasoning, our buy a standard packet of taco seasoning from the grocery store (you will only use 1 tablespoon). This easily feeds a family, usually with left-overs! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh chorizo sausage casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper I like a mix of green, red and yellow
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 10 oz can Ro-tel tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Kris' taco seasoning or buy a packet from the grocery store
- 1 tsp dried oregeno
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen yellow corn
- 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 lb fusilli pasta or other pasta to your liking, cooked according to package directions
- 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the pan.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the cooked chorizo and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, taco seasoning, and oregano; cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in cream, corn, black beans and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cooked pasta and cheese.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal