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one pot taco pasta (with cottage cheese)

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Hannah Kling
One Pot Taco Pasta with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, flavorful skillet dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (or chicken/beef)
  • 1 15oz can (black beans, drained & rinsed)
  • 1 16oz container cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
  • 2 cups dry chickpea pasta shells (or whole wheat pasta)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or beef/veggie broth)
  • 1 14oz can (fire-roasted diced tomatoes)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (I used Siete Mild )
  • 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)
  • Salt + pepper (to taste)

Toppings

  • sliced jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then brown the ground turkey. Once cooked, add in taco seasoning and mix until fully combined.
  • Next, stir in rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, pasta, and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid has absorbed.
  • Blend cottage cheese using an immersion blender, blender or food processor. Then, stir it into the mixture. This makes it rich and creamy without heavy cream).
  • Add shredded cheese, and season with salt + pepper to taste.
  • Spoon into bowls and top with avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for even more protein.

Notes

  • Blending tip: If you don’t have a blender, use a food processor or immersion blender for the cottage cheese—it just needs to be smooth and creamy.
  • Pasta swap: Any short pasta shape works here—penne, rotini, or shells all hold the sauce well.
  • Make it vegetarian: Skip the ground turkey and add extra beans or even lentils for a hearty, meat-free version.
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