Hey there, fellow food lovers! Tired of weeknight dinners that take forever and lack that certain zing? Let me introduce you to your new best friend: Cowboy Pasta Recipe. This dish is all about quick prep, wholesome ingredients, and a flavor punch that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. As a busy parent myself, I know the struggle is real, and this recipe has been a lifesaver for getting delicious, healthy food on the table in a flash! Believe me, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make something so satisfying.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandma, a true Texas woman with a heart bigger than the Lone Star State, used to make a version of this for all the ranch hands after a long day’s work. It was hearty, filling, and always brought smiles to tired faces. This Cowboy Pasta Recipe is my modern take on that classic, capturing all the comforting flavors in a recipe that fits my busy life.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or your favorite cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy your wonderful Cowboy Pasta Recipe!
Cowboy Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.1 pound pasta
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add ground beef or sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth.14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, 15 ounce can black beans, 15 ounce can corn, 1 taco seasoning, 1 cup beef broth
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.1 pound pasta
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve immediately, topped with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy your wonderful Cowboy Pasta Recipe!sour cream, avocado, cilantro