Pasta Mexicana Recipes

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 4-quart casserole.
• Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Cook and drain pasta in 4-quart Dutch oven as directed on package. Return pasta to Dutch oven. Stir in beef, corn, salsa and beans. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese. Spoon remaining pasta mixture into casserole. Place tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

MEXICAN PENNE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
• Cook noodles.
• Combine beef, pasta, salsa and beans in a large bowl.
• Spread half of mixture in a 9x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
• Repeat layers, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

PASTA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Rinse under cold water and set into large, shallow serving bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to serving bowl.
• Combine salsa, oil, oregano, cumin, chili powder and cayenne to taste.
• Mix well, then pour over pasta.
• Add cilantro and toss gently to distribute vegetables evenly.

PUNTAS DE RES A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Working against the grain, slice the beef into thin strips about 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch long.
• In a molcajete or mortar and pestle, crush the cumin, peppercorns, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to form a coarse paste. (Alternatively, make the paste by finely mincing the garlic into a paste and mixing in ground spices until well incorporated. Reduce the spice amount in the recipe to half if using ground.)
• Rub the paste all over the beef using your hands. Cook right away, or transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add the tomatoes, chiles and bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, the tomatoes have released their juices and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt, about 1 teaspoon.
• Serve in shallow bowls with a side of refried beans and piping hot tortillas.

PASTA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and set into large, shallow serving bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to serving bowl. Combine salsa, oil, oregano, chili powder and cayenne to taste. Mix well, then pour over pasta. Add cilantro and toss gently to distribute vegetables evenly.

MEXICAN PASTA

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.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onions and pepper in oil until lightly browned, 10 minutes. Stir in corn and heat through. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, salsa, olives, taco seasoning and salt and pepper and cook until thoroughly heated, 5 minutes.
• Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve.