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
- 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
- Protein 17.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 94.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.78 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.92 mg Low Source
- Sodium 794.83 mg High
- Fiber 13.7 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.62 g High
- Added Sugar 1.12 g Low Source
- Calcium 120.58 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.69 mg Good Source
- Potassium 901.32 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 321.89 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 16.3 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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