Description
A vibrant and delicious dish that combines hearty pasta with bold Mexican flavors. Quick and simple to prepare, it’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Stir in the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture until well combined.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Customize with your favorite pasta type, adjust spice levels, and use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg