Fiesta Spaghetti Skillet
Fiesta spaghetti skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines spaghetti with a medley of colorful vegetables and spices. This one-pan meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Serve it hot for a satisfying and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy!
This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, garlic, black beans, chili powder.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and sliced zucchini to the skillet, cooking until they are tender.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 15 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.