Quick Tex-Mex Pasta Recipes
Combine bold Tex-Mex flavors with pasta for effortless dinners in under twenty minutes. Use pantry staples and quick-cooking methods.
Spicy Black Bean & Corn Penne
A one-pot solution ready in 18 minutes:
- Boil 8 oz penne pasta until al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil; sauté 1 can drained black beans and 1 cup corn kernels.
- Season with 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp cumin; toss with cooked pasta, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Top with cheddar cheese.
Quick Chicken Fajita Spaghetti
Leverage pre-cooked chicken for speed, ready in 15 minutes:
- Cook spaghetti per package (10 minutes); reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Sauté pre-cooked chicken strips and fajita veggies; add taco seasoning.
- Toss pasta with chicken mix, a splash of pasta water, and top with avocado chunks.
Beef Taco Shell Pasta
A hearty dish done in 20 minutes:
- Brown 1 lb ground beef; drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning.
- Cook shell pasta until tender; combine with beef mixture and black olives.
- Garnish with sour cream and crushed tortilla chips.
Efficiency Tips: Opt for rapid-cook pasta; prep veggies while pasta simmers. Use canned beans and spices to minimize prep time.
