South of the Border Pasta
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with South of the Border Pasta, a vibrant fusion of Tex-Mex flavors and comforting Italian cuisine. This hearty dish features tender penne pasta tossed in a creamy, zesty sauce packed with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and sweet corn. The addition of taco seasoning and creamy cheeses—cream cheese and shredded cheddar—creates an irresistible, velvety Tex-Mex-inspired sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it up with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a pop of color and bold flavor. South of the Border Pasta is sure to be your new family favorite for a satisfying, savory dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 4 ounces, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.25 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef mixture and stir well to coat. Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (with their juices), black beans, and corn. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy your zesty South of the Border Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.8 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 489 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 7485 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.0 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.6 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 175.7 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3552 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
