
Quick Taco Pasta
Ground beef with taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and cheese stirred into rotini. Kids go wild for this.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
440
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Base
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Build the Sauce
Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
βI start boiling water the moment I walk into the kitchen β it's the bottleneck. Everything else can happen while you wait.β
β Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
440
cal
30g
Protein
21g
Fat
58g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
491mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- β’Always salt your pasta water generously β it should taste like the sea.
- β’Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
- β’Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.
Reviews (4)
Restaurant quality at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The pasta water trick really makes the sauce come together.
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.
Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef


