Tex-Mex Shell Pasta
Tex-Mex Shell Pasta brings tender seashell noodles together with tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, corn, and black beans for a hearty, gently spiced bite in every forkful. Taco seasoning and a touch of salsa create a warm, chili-like depth, balanced by briny olives. It’s a colorful, weeknight-friendly dinner that works well for casual gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex-Mex Shell Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions and bell pepper in the oil until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the corn and heat through. Stir in the black beans, tomatoes, salsa, olives, seasoning mix, and salt and pepper, and cook until fully heated, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta and serve.
- Calories 560.48 kcal High 28%
- Protein 17.94 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 94.27 g 34%
- Total Fat 14.78 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 761.55 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 13.7 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 15.62 g --
- Added Sugars 1.12 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 120.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.69 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 900.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 167.87 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 16.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tex Mex Shell Pasta is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 560.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex-Mex Shell Pasta?
- It is a Tex-Mex pasta recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tex-Mex Shell Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Salsa. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Tex-Mex Shell Pasta?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tex-Mex Shell Pasta?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 560.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Shell Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tex-Mex Shell Pasta healthy?
- Tex-Mex Shell Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 560.48 calories and 17.94 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 761.55 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.72 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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