Bistro Taco Pasta | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the taco pasta:***
• 6 ounces pasta, such as whole-grain medium shells or rotini, dried
• 12 ounces lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup poblano pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• ***Optional toppings:***
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled, chopped
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, can substitute Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, optional
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped