Description
Southwest Penne Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together creamy sauce, al dente penne, and colorful veggies for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. The zesty spices combined with fresh ingredients create an explosion of taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; stir continuously for about one minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate black beans and corn into the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the mixture and stir well.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. If needed, splash in reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg