Name: Mexican Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Onion; 3 Capsicum (Variety of colours if you can); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 300 grams Beef Mince; 3 Tablespoons Mexican Spice Mix (Nacho Seasoning); 1 400 gram Can black or kidney beans (Rinsed and Drained); 700 grams Tomato Puree (Can or Jar); 400 millilitres chicken stock (One and two-thirds cups); 350 grams pasta (dried)

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Your family will love this one pan Mexican Pasta, full of flavor it is easy to make and clean up is a breeze!

The recipe uses a no-boil pasta technique which means you don't even need to pre-cook your pasta. I love no boil pasta recipes including salmon pasta bake, cauliflower pasta, lazy lasagna, and crock pot macaroni cheese.

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Mexican Pasta in pot with Wooden serving spoon. Grated cheese, Capsicum and guacamole on bench top in bowls.

Why This Recipe Is Great For Bust Parents

A family favourite, combining family friendly Mexican flavours with the comforting texture of pasta!
A true one pan meal, you don't even have to pre-cook the pasta!
An easy recipe made with pantry staples.
The left overs reheat well.

Ingredients you will need

Ingredients for Mexican pasta on bench top with txt overlay.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutes

Capsicum: I like to use a mixture of capsicum. In some parts of the world Capsicum are known as bell peppers.
Mexican Spice Mix: I make my own Mexican Seasoning but you can use your favourite packet of taco seasoning if you prefer. Mexican seasonings typically contain cumin, paprika, garlic powder oregano and chilli flakes.
Beans: This recipe will work with any canned beans including, kidney beans black beans and pinto beans.
Tomato Puree: I use store bought tomato puree or passata.
Chicken stock: This can be homemade bone broth or store-bought. You can also use beef stock if you prefer.
Pasta: I typically use a short pasta shape such as penne, spirals or macaroni. I've used spaghetti noodles in the past as well. I just snap the spaghetti in half so that they fit in the pan. The cook time for spaghetti is usually shorter than spirals so check your pasta after 15 minutes. I have made this recipe with gluten-free pasta and it worked well.

One Pan Mexican Pasta Step-By-Step

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Mexican Pasta recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.

Step one: Dice your onion and slice your capsicum

Chopped onion, sliced red, yellow and green capsicum on chopping board with knife.

Step two: In a heavy based saucepan, skillet or frying pan that can be covered with a lid, heat your oil, Sauté the onion and capsicum (bell peppers).

Green, yellow and red capsicum being stirfried in pan.

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Step Three: Add the ground beef and brown.

Step Four: Add the spice mix and stir until well mixed through the mince, it will smell divine.

Mexican seasoning being added to capsicum and mince on stove.

Step five: Add the beans, tomato puree and stock, stir and bring to the boil.

Step six: Once bubbling add the dry pasta. Push the pasta under the surface of the liquid

Step eight: Cover the pot. Leave to simmer for 15 - 25 mins. Cook time will vary deepening on the pasta shape you are using, be sure to cook until your pasta is al dente or tender.

Step nine: Remove lid, Give a good stir and it will be ready to serve.

Enjoy!

Mexican Pasta in dinner plate with fork and guacamole on top. Grated cheese, and guacamole on bench top in bowls.

Tips & FAQs

Here is how you can make this Mexican Pasta perfectly every time!

If you have family members who are a little weary of beans in meals, you can try one of the hacks that I use in my tortilla casserole recipe. I make a bean and tomato smoothie before adding it to the recipe. You can do this by blending the beans into the tomato purée.
Cook time for the pasta will vary depending on the pasta shape you use. I find a good rule of thumb is to take the cook time listed on the pack, and double it. Cooking the pasta in the sauce does take longer than if you are just rapidly boiling the pasta.
Serve your Mexican Pasta with nacho or taco toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro/coriander and grated cheddar cheese.
Corn kernels can also be added to this recipe. Add a cup of frozen or canned corn kernels when you add the beans.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

A glass blender jug filled with a pale red smoothie of beans and tomatoes. — Beans blended with tomatoes to give a smooth texture.

How To Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby-Led-Weaning

Choose a low sodium Mexican Seasoning and stock
Increase the cook time a little to ensure the pasta, beans and vegetables are very soft and finger squishable.
Choose a large pasta shape that is easy for yor baby to grasp.
Consider using the tip I suggest above where I blend the beans into the tomato puree before adding them.

Mexican Pasta in pot with Wooden serving spoon.

Mexican Pasta

This Mexican Pasta is a true on-pan meal. Like magic the pasta cooks in the Mexican inspired pasta sauce!

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Course: Family Dinner Ideas

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: Mexican Pasta, Taco Pasta, Nacho Pasta

Servings: Serves

Calories: 715kcal

Author: Stacey

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