
Mexican Pasta Recipe
Mexican Pasta creates great vegetarian dishes with serious kick through fusion cuisine that blends Italian pasta with authentic Mexican spices and seasonings. This cultural blend demonstrates how international cuisines can merge successfully while creating exciting new flavor experiences. The spicy kick adds Mexican heat to familiar pasta comfort.

Mexican pasta is a great vegetarian dish with a kick!
Ingredients
½ pound seashell pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup sweet corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onions and bell pepper in oil until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Stir in corn and heat through. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, salsa, olives, seasoning mix, and salt and pepper and cook until thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes.
Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
358 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
60g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 358 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Sodium 589mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 10g | 21% |
Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
Calcium 72mg | 6% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 467mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.