One Pot Cheesy Tex Mex Pasta || Gracefult Kitchen

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One Pot Cheesy Tex Mex Pasta

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This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick. Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish. Top it with your favorite fixings like scallions, cilantro and sour cream, and serve it alongside a crisp green salad for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups water
1 ¾ cups fresh pico de gallo
8 ounces whole-wheat rotini
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
Sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes and/or sour cream (optional)

Description

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and onion; cook, stirring, until the beef is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add water, pico de gallo, pasta and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over the mixture; stir until melted. Top each serving with scallions, cilantro, tomatoes and/or sour cream, if desired.