One-Pot Mexican Taco Pasta
Author:This 20-minute one-pot Mexican Taco pasta recipe is loaded with Macaroni, vegetables, beans, and vegan minced meat, making it to an amazing protein-packed meal that is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients! Feel free to add dairy-free cheese shreds or vegan mozzarella to turn this healthy recipe into an amazing enchilada pasta dish!
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 small carrots diced
- 1 package minced meat alternative or sub 7 oz crumbled firm tofu (*see notes)
- 1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth adjust to desired consistency
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp chili powder or to taste
- 1 raw cane sugar or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 14 oz can black beans or kidney beans
- 1 ½ cups corn canned or frozen (thawed)
- 8,8 oz macaroni or your favorite (gluten-free) pasta variety
- chopped scallions to garnish
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan or pot. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and carrots and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Now add the vegan minced meat alternative (if using), vegetable broth, tomato paste, and tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar to taste.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened and cook the pasta separately OR add the uncooked pasta and 1 cup of water to the sauce and simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes. (If the sauce gets too thick, add more water).
- Finally, stir in the beans and corn. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and chopped scallions or enjoy as it is straight from the pan!
Notes
- (*AD) I used this minced meat alternative made of sunflower seeds. It's soy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and protein-rich! Feel free to use the discount code "bianca10" for ordering the 6-pack sunflower mince or orders that are total above £22! However, you can also use another vegan minced meat alternative (see blog post for suggestions) or leave it out completely. If using tofu prepare and cook as instructed in my vegan Bolognese recipe.
- Feel free to add some dairy-free cheese shreds or vegan mozzarella for cheesiness to make it more enchilada-like as desired.
Nutritions
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 79.5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4.5g
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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