Vegetarian Taco Pasta is filled with healthy black beans, vegetables, and lots of tasty Mexican flavors. This easy to make Taco Pasta will be a family favorite.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
1 pound small shaped pasta
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 15-20 minutes. Add a little water to the onion as it cooks if it starts to burn.
1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 onion
Add red pepper, zucchini, green chiles, green onion, and black beans, and continue to cook, about 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and salsa and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and stir veggie mixture into pasta. Set aside.
2 small zucchini, 1 red pepper, 4 ounces chopped mild green chiles, 4 green onions, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 cup salsa
Rinse out the saucepan that you used for the veggies, and place it over medium heat. Add cream cheese and milk, stirring to combine. Cook until cream cheese is melted and mixture is thick and bubbling. Add Cheddar to cream cheese mixture, and stir until Cheddar is melted.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup milk, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Add cheese sauce to pasta and veggies, and gently stir to combine. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Makes 8-10 servingsGarnish with shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro leaves, sour cream, or tortilla chips as desired.