An easy taco pasta skillet recipe using chipotle seasoning mix for an extra kick of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle pasta skillet recipe, skillet pasta
Servings: 6
Author: Alea Milham
Ingredients
2cupsvegetable broth
1cupwater
16ouncesrotini pasta*
2cupscooked ground beef
15ouncecan of diced tomatoes with juice
15ouncecan of corndrained
1red or green bell pepperdiced
1jalapeno pepperdeseeded and diced (optional)
3green onionthinly sliced
1stalk of celerythinly sliced
1tablespoonchipotle seasoning or taco seasoning
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Add 2 cups of broth, the water, and pasta to a skillet or other oven-safe pan. Cook over a high flame until it reaches a boil. Lower the flame, cover with a lid, and simmer for 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente.
Preheat the broiler.
Add the cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes with juice, corn, diced peppers, 2 of the green onions, celery, and chipotle seasoning.
Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Cook over a medium flame for 3 -4 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are heated through.
Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the remaining sliced green onion.
Place the pan 4 – 6 inches below the broiler. Broil for 2 – 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.