Description
A simple, flavorful one-pot pasta dish with black beans and vibrant fajita seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for more heat)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces dried pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado slices
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add bell peppers and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and oregano. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- 4. Add black beans, vegetable broth, and undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine.
- 5. Nestle dry pasta into the liquid, ensuring most is submerged.
- 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- 7. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 8. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of liquid for best results, or in the microwave. Can also be frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g