Mexicali Pasta Recipes

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.

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.

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.

MEXICALI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add oil and heat until hot.
• Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss with hot pasta and garnish with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Serve immediately.

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
• ADD next 4 ingredients; mix lightly.
• MIX dressing, seasoning mix and lime juice. Add to salad; toss to coat. Add cheese and cilantro; mix lightly.