Tex-Mex Cavatappi Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp cooking oil
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 cups (1 16-oz jar) chunky tomato salsa
3/4 lb cavatappi
2 tsp lime juice or red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
6 oz cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
lime wedges for serving (optional)

Directions:

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the salsa and simmer over low heat to allow the flavors to combine, about 10 minutes.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatappi until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve with wedges of lime if you like.
Salsa Selection: There are several brands of salsa on the market today. Choose according to your taste (mild, medium, or hot) and pick one of high quality; the finished dish will only be as good as your salsa. A smoked-chile variety would be a delicious possibility to try.
Wine Recommendation: The spiciness of the salsa and chili powder combined with the acidity of the lime make a very high-acid white wine an obvious choice. We favor a sauvignon blanc from California.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	535.42 Kcal (2242 kJ)
Calories from fat	321.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.73g	55%
Cholesterol	114.94mg	38%
Sodium	1322.21mg	55%
Potassium	399.37mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.53g	6%
Sugars	1.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	34.89g	70%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	326.6mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.13 Kcal (834 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.29g	55%
Cholesterol	42.75mg	38%
Sodium	491.75mg	55%
Potassium	148.53mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.52g	6%
Sugars	0.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	5%
Protein	12.98g	70%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	21%
Calcium	121.5mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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