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One Pot Pasta Italian Or Mexican Recipe

Craving a delicious and easy weeknight meal? This One-Pot Pasta recipe is your answer! Choose your adventure: Italian or Mexican flavors, all cooked in one pot for effortless cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, beginner cooks, and family meal time. Get ready for a quick, flavorful, and fun cooking experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 710.5 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for One Pot Pasta Italian Or Mexican

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How to Make One Pot Pasta Italian Or Mexican

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage for Italian, or 1 lb ground chicken for Mexican) with 1 medium chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped sweet bell pepper (any color).
  3. If making Italian: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms. If making Mexican: Add 1-2 jalapeños, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference).
  4. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Italian) or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (Mexican), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano (Italian) or 1 tsp chili powder (Mexican), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 cup water, and 1 cup pasta (any short pasta shape like penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni).
  7. Stir to combine.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add a little more water if needed to prevent sticking.
  9. If making Italian: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
  10. If making Mexican: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
  11. Serve immediately with extra cheese on the side for sprinkling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

57g

Carbs

26g

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