Description
One Pot Mexican Pasta with Corn and Black Beans is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of a festive gathering right to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful pasta, coated in a spicy sauce and combined with sweet corn and hearty black beans. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively get-togethers, it’s sure to impress everyone with its rich flavors and delightful aroma!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, corn, pasta, and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg