Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Quick & Easy Healthy Recipes Healthy, Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 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 cheese blend Sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes and/or sour cream (optional) Directions 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 467 Calories 20g Fat 47g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/3 cups Calories 467 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 8g Protein 29g 58% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 76mg 25% Vitamin A 704IU 14% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 44mcg 11% Sodium 698mg 30% Calcium 226mg 17% Iron 4mg 24% Magnesium 92mg 22% Potassium 491mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved