One-pot TexMex Pasta
- Author: Hilah Johnson
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion or large shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 8 ounces pasta (small shape)
- 3 cups finely chopped greens (3 ounces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15 ounce can, drained)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas, optional
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and browned and the liquid has cooked off.
- Add the seasonings, broth and pasta. Cover. Increase heat to high. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered 7-8 minutes until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. A glass lid is helpful.
- Stir in greens, beans, and tomatoes and cook until greens wilt.
- Top with cheese and pepitas before serving