SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE
"I decided to give my old mac 'n' cheese recipe a new twist by including some of my favorite Southwestern ingredients. I especially like the smoky flavors of the chipotle and bacon...my family loves it all!" Serve with a salad or veggie. Naomi Reed - McMinnville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, chipotle pepper, salt and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI
Chili powder and cumin give a mild Mexican flavor to this colorful one-skillet supper. With chunks of fresh zucchini, it's a nice change of pace from typical spaghetti dishes. -Beth Coffee, Hartford City, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. , Boil for 6 minutes., Add the zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring several times. Stir in beef and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD
I created this southwestern pasta salad for a friend who owns a catering business. I was told it was a hit at her events and it's now among the most-requested dishes. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, mix pasta, corn, beans, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, top with avocado and the remaining cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA
Make and share this Southwestern Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Paris D
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel sweet onions and cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick; separate slices into rings.
- In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, corn and chiles and cook 2 minutes longer.
- Pour in the chicken stock and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine the sauce, cooked pasta, cilantro and goat cheese, stirring and tossing to soften the cheese.
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD
Really popular at potlucks--make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious. Serve on a bed of lettuce for a nice touch.
Provided by Lisa Provost
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 468.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, add peppers, onions, tomatillo, corn and lima beans. Place vinegar and chipotle peppers in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad with the dressing and add cilantro.
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA BAKE
Make and share this Southwestern Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil; salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until slightly undercooked-a little chewy at the center.
- While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over med-high heat with the vegetable oil.
- Season the chicken with cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add in the onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers; continue to cook 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking with the onions, make the cheddar sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to it.
- Cook 1-2 minutes over medium heat, then whisk in the milk.
- When the milk comes to a bubble, stir in the cheese, cilantro, and parsley with a wooden spoon.
- Season with a little salt and pepper; remove cheese sauce from heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add back into the large pot.
- Add in the contents of the chicken skillet and all the cheddar sauce; stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and place under the broiler to lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1142.7, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 190.1, Sodium 718.3, Carbohydrate 103.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 69.4
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE
Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It's a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in "disguise". -Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY SOUTHWESTERN PASTA
This is a tasty and colorful meatless meal. It has several ingredients, but is easy to put together on the stovetop. It's quite low in fat if you use the reduced-fat forms of the dairy products. This is adapted from Cook It Light by Jeanne Jones.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Black Beans
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Brown onions and garlic in large skillet over medium heat, using a little water or a small amount of oil.
- Add crushed tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano and pepper flakes.
- Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, covered for about 15 minutes.
- Add green chiles, red peppers, beans and corn. Mix well and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture from the pan, mix it with the sour cream and then add this mixture back into the pan and mix well.
- To serve, place 1 cup of cooked pasta on each plate and top each serving with about 1 cup of the sauce.
- Top with 3 tablespoons of the grated cheese.
- I often combine the last steps and mix 2 or 3 cups of cooked pasta and the cheese right in with the sauce and serve the whole meal right out of the skillet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 946.6, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 19.3
SOUTHWESTERN VEGETARIAN PASTA
Meat-y chickpeas are the protein in this vegetarian pasta dish with a southwestern flavor!
Provided by COLLEEN CAMPO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Saute onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and corn. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened and heated through.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Combine pasta and sauce. Sprinkle each serving with Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
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