Mexican Pasta And Black Beans (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta And Black Beans (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb small shell pasta; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or use green bell pepper); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 3/4 cup canned corn niblet; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup salsa (mild or medium); 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1/4 cup softened cream cheese (can use more to taste); salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb small shell pasta
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or use green bell pepper)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
3/4 cup canned corn niblet
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup salsa (mild or medium)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1/4 cup softened cream cheese (can use more to taste)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in onions, red or green bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add in corn, diced tomatoes (with juice) salsa, olives and taco seasoning; simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes (you can simmer longer if desired) stirring occasionally.
5
Add in cream cheese, stir until heat through and combined.
6
Add in black beans and cooked pasta, stir until combined and heated through.
7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8
Top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb small shell pasta, 3 tablespoons oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or use green bell pepper), and more.

Yes, Mexican Pasta And Black Beans (Vegetarian) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Pasta And Black Beans (Vegetarian)

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