5-Ingredient Southwestern Salsa Pasta
A quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! With tender pasta twists, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and zesty salsa, this dish comes together effortlessly and delivers a satisfying Southwestern kick.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta (twists) any shortcut pasta would work such as ziti, penne, bowties, shells, elbows, etc.
- 1 cup cooked fresh corn (from 1 to 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels, thawed I scraped the kernels from 2 ears of corn and then microwaved it for a few minutes to cook it slightly
- 14 - 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 16 ounces jarred tomato salsa mild or medium, or to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile in a medium size saucepan stir together the corn, beans, salsa and scallions. Place the pan over medium heat. Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until well heated.
- Combine the drained pasta and sauce. Stir well to combine. Serve.
Notes
Servings: 6
Serving Size: generous 1-cup
WW Points: 4
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Recipe Notes, Substitutions and Variations No Rotini?
Any short cut pasta will work such as penne, elbows, ziti, bowties, shells, etc. You could also substitute gluten free or wholegrain, or one of the higher protein pastas if you prefer. No Corn?
Lightly cooked zucchini, chopped roasted red bell peppers and/or canned hominy could be substituted. No Black Beans?
Any bean could be used such as kidney, white, pinto or chickpeas. No Tomato Salsa?
Try with tomatillo salsa for a tangier note or possible enchilada sauce. No scallions?
Finely chopped red onions or white onions would provide a stronger onion flavor. Chopped chives a milder note. Heartier?
Add your favorite cooked protein such as leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped grilled chicken, sliced cooked chicken or turkey sausages, cooked shrimp or chopped tofu.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Recipe Notes, Substitutions and Variations No Rotini?
Any short cut pasta will work such as penne, elbows, ziti, bowties, shells, etc. You could also substitute gluten free or wholegrain, or one of the higher protein pastas if you prefer. No Corn?
Lightly cooked zucchini, chopped roasted red bell peppers and/or canned hominy could be substituted. No Black Beans?
Any bean could be used such as kidney, white, pinto or chickpeas. No Tomato Salsa?
Try with tomatillo salsa for a tangier note or possible enchilada sauce. No scallions?
Finely chopped red onions or white onions would provide a stronger onion flavor. Chopped chives a milder note. Heartier?
Add your favorite cooked protein such as leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped grilled chicken, sliced cooked chicken or turkey sausages, cooked shrimp or chopped tofu.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg