Taco Pasta Recipe: Easy One Pot High Protein with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and healthy Taco Pasta recipe that is easy to prepare in one pot, packed with high protein from turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add taco seasoning and stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and pasta; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cooked turkey bacon and cheese, if using, until melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro or avocado.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon and using vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Recipe, One Pot, High Protein, Turkey Bacon