Mexi Cali Penne Recipes

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

TOMATO PENNE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.
• Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.

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.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. , Break spaghetti into thirds; stir into sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and sauce is desired consistency Sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA MEXICALI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, cilantro and parsley.
• In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, cumin, cayenne and black pepper.
• Slowly whisk oil into vinegar mixture.
• Add vinegar mixture to pasta and stir well.
• Serve well-chilled.

MEXI-CALI PENNE

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water according to package direction.
• While pasta boils, in a large bowl, dump in the tomatoes, cutting up any pieces that are larger then bite size. Add corn, black beans, and flax and stir.
• When pasta is done, drain, and immediately add to bowl with tomatoes, corn and beans. Toss together.
• Serve with sprinkle of cheese if desired.

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.

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.