How to Make a Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet in Less Than 30 Minutes!
Hi friends! As you all know, Cinco De Mayo is coming up, and I have the perfect recipe for you!
I’m going to show you how to make a Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet (I bet I had you at “cheesy” 😛 ). This pasta dish is beyond delicious, and guess what, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Sounds good, right? It gets even better!
Not only is this amazing dish delicious and easy to make, it’s also super inexpensive to put together!
Cheesy Southwest Pasta Skillet Dollar Tree Ingredients
Everything, except for the meat, sharp cheddar cheese, and cilantro, that I used for this recipe was bought from my local Dollar Tree:
- Southwest seasoning ( you can use taco seasoning if you can’t find southwest seasoning
- Pasta shells (not shown)
- Velveeta cheese sauce (only $1… WOW!)
- Canned black beans
- Frozen corn
- Chunky salsa
- Dehydrated minced onion
- Minced garlic, jarred
All $1!!
Putting this Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet together was super easy to do! I’m confident that all of you can make this. If you are wondering what to serve it with, here are some suggestions
- Simple green salad
- Garlic bread (Texas toast if you’re pushing time)
- Southwest salsa and tortilla chips (for an appetizer)
This Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet is incredible. My hubby and son (who is the world’s pickiest eater) really enjoyed it. Since this dish is so delicious, quick to make, and affordable – it’s a win win for me. I use it year round, and I think once you give it a try – you will too!
Check out my Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet video tutorial!
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Cheesy Southwestern Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta shells
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup canned black beans
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 4 oz Velvetta cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup chunky mild salsa
- 2 tsp southwestern seasoning or taco seasoning.
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until it’s al dente’, then drain it.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, and place the ground beef into pan.
- Brown the ground beef, and drain any fat that may be in the pan.
- Sprinkle in the southwestern seasoning, then stir the meat.
- Add the minced garlic and onion, then toss in the cilantro, and corn. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add in the drained pasta followed by the salsa and Velvetta Cheese Sauce.
- Give everything a nice stir, then add in the black beans, and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
- Turn the stovetop off then top the pasta off with more cheese, and cilantro ( optional).
- Serve & enjoy!
Video
While you’re here, check out some of my other skillet meals!
Skillet Smothered Pork Chops & Gravy
Skillet-Fried Cabbage with Bacon
I made it, and it was great. Will definately make it again.
Awesome. Thanks for giving it a try!
I loved it my kids loved it. I was wondering could you do a recipe for a southern chicken spaghetti
Sounds good. I’ll see what I can do! XOXO
Rosie you have minced garlic listed in the ingredients twice. I know one is supposed to be minced onions. Will you update recipe so we know which measurements for which, and also list cilantro as an optional ingredient? Your girl screen shot this recipe so I can easily pull it up at the grocery store, and forgot to buy the minced onions and cilantro. I’m so sad, I gotta go back to the store now, lol! Love ya!
Hi Krista! I apologize. The recipe has been updated. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.