Ingredients
1 lb. bowtie pasta
Kosher salt
1 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. taco seasoning mix
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (15-oz.) can corn, drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained
2 c. halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
2 c. shredded cheddar
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Preparation
Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.Step 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat. Step 3Make dressing: In a small bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to combine. Step 4 Add ground beef, corn, black beans, and tomatoes to pasta and toss to combine. Fold in cheese and green onion. Step 5 Serve warm or at room temperature.
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