76 southwestern and pasta Recipes

salt and pepper, gemelli or other short pasta, bacon, chopped, garlic, finely chopped, chili powder, low-sodium chicken broth, black beans, drained and rinsed, frozen or fresh corn, tomatoes, quartered, chopped cilantro , optional, shredded cheddar , optional

cumin, crushed tomatoes, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (or to taste, i use more than that), chili powder (again , you may want more), oregano, diced green chilies, roasted red peppers, drained and diced, black beans, drained, frozen corn kernels, light sour cream, pasta , cooked al dente (rotelle, wagon wheels or penne work well), shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat version if you like)

sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs. total ), chicken breast, cubed, olive oil, ground cumin (to taste), chili powder (to taste), salt, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, corn kernel, fresh or frozen, jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, fettuccine , cooked as package directs, goat cheese, crumbled, cilantro, chopped

penne pasta, pork tenderloins (1 lb each), cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, green onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained, black beans, rinsed and drained, frozen corn, thawed, salsa, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, paprika or smoked, pepper, cayenne pepper, cornstarch, cold water, sour cream

dry sherry, olive oil, fresh garlic, minced, shallot, minced, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and coarsley chopped, pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, tomatoes, seeded and coarsley chopped, fresh pasta, fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped

shell pasta, black beans, drained, chipotle salsa, red onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, frozen corn, zucchini, chopped, ground coriander, turkey ham, diced, queso fresco (for garnish )

pasta, tomatoes, cubed, chopped fresh cilantro, dried basil, white sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

rotelle pasta, chorizo sausage, thinly sliced (fully-cooked), green pepper, diced, onion, diced, zucchini, diced (about 6 oz), low-sodium stewed tomatoes, no-salt-added corn (drained ), mild green chilies (diced ), coarsely shredded monterey jack cheese (to garnish )

farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, olive oil, diced cooked chicken, green onions, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, golden hominy, drained, black beans, drained, mild green taco sauce, chopped fresh cilantro

pasta shells, uncooked, mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro, minced, vegetable oil, cumin, salt , to taste, black beans, rinsed and drained, whole kernel corn, drained, red bell pepper , cut into strips, green onion, sliced, black olives, drained and sliced

shell pasta, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic, minced, frozen corn, black beans, drained and rinsed, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved

shell pasta or 1 lb orecchiette, lime , juice and zest of, extra virgin olive oil, cumin seed, toasted & ground, dried mexican oregano, fresh cilantro, chopped, smoked mozzarella cheese, diced, red onions or 2 shallots, finely diced, red bell pepper, finely diced, jalapeno peppers, finely diced, frozen corn kernels, black beans, drained & rinsed, flame-roasted diced tomatoes, drained, salt & pepper, ground dried chili

tomatoes, cored, dry white wine or 1/2 cup water, bay leaves, shrimp, peeled and deveined, scallops, orzo pasta or 2 cups other small shell pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained, black beans, drained, cooked fresh corn or 1 cup drained canned corn, fresh lime juice or 2 tbsp lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)

shell pasta , cooked al dente as directed on box and drained and rinsed with cool water, peas , defrosted, corn , defrosted, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, diced red bell pepper, diced celery, diced slicing pepperoni, shredded cheddar cheese, diced scallion, chipotle pepper, diced, garlic clove, minced, cumin, ranch dressing, low calories, salt and pepper, to taste, fresh cilantro or 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water, fusilli or 1 lb rotini pasta, unsalted butter or 2 tbsp canola oil, yellow onion, finely diced (1 cup), diced bell pepper (preferably green and red ), chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed, heavy cream, shredded monterey jack cheese (about 1/2 lb) or 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese (about 1/2 lb), cooked chicken, shredded (or diced , about 1 chicken breast), fresh ground black pepper, sour cream, for garnish, minced chipotle chile (from canned chipotles in adobo), sliced scallion, for garnish

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, white onion, diced, diced tomatoes, cilantro, minced, salt, tabasco sauce, sugar, pepper , to taste, angel hair pasta

penne pasta, lean ground beef, salt, salsa, alfredo sauce, eggs, mexican blend cheese, shredded, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, fresh parsley, chopped

spaghetti or 375 g fettuccine pasta, butter, onion, chopped, boneless beef grilling steak , cut into thin strips, all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground cumin, milk, salsa, tomato paste, corn kernel, thawed if frozen, kidney beans or 1/2 cup black beans, canned, drained, rinsed, salt, canadian cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, light sour cream (optional), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)