Best 6 Mexican Pasta Surprise Recipes

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**Explore a Culinary Symphony of Mexican Flavors with a Unique Pasta Surprise**

Indulge in a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines with the Mexican Pasta Surprise: a captivating dish that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the comforting embrace of pasta. This culinary masterpiece showcases a tantalizing symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce brimming with Mexican spices and fresh ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This comprehensive guide provides you with not one, but three distinct recipes to craft this delectable dish, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Dive into the realm of Mexican-inspired pasta and discover the secrets to creating an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI (ESPAGUETI ROJO)



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Easy Mexican spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce, this recipe use ingredients many of you maybe already have in your kitchen! Simply Delicious!

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. dry spaghetti
1 tablespoon of Mazola® Corn Oil
½ cup white onion (finely chopped)
1 garlic clove
2 lbs. tomatoes
¼ tsp. Mexican oregano
2 tsp. of chicken bouillon powder
Salt and pepper to taste
½ Cup Mexican Queso Fresco (crumbled)
4 tbsp. Mexican Crema
Parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot with 4 quarts of boiling water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook according to the package instructions until it is AL DENTE, usually about 6 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. The pasta should not be overcooked at this point, remember that it will keep cooking in the sauce.
  • To make the tomato sauce, begin by bringing 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 8 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the water and discard the tomato skins.
  • Place the tomatoes in a blender along with the garlic and onion. Process until you have a smooth sauce.
  • Heat the Mazola® Corn Oil in a large frying pan. Using a strainer, pour the tomato sauce into the pan. Cook for about two minutes at medium-high heat. Stir in the Mexican Oregano and the Chicken Bouillon granulates. Check the seasoning to see if it needs more salt. Keep in mind that the chicken bouillon already has salt.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Keep cooking for 2 more minutes at low heat. Let the pasta absorb some of the tomato juices before serving. To serve the pasta, top it with about 1 tablespoon (per plate) of the Mexican cream and garnish it with crumbled Queso Fresco and some parsley.
  • Easy Mexican spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce, this recipe use ingredients many of you maybe already have in your kitchen! Simply Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1165 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

MEXICAN SURPRISE



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Instant family favorite. Adapted this recipe from one of our favorite dishes at a local Mexican restaurant. Simple and delicious. Suits everyone as you can spice the dish up or tone it down. Enjoy!

Provided by Elvenlove

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup sliced sliced sliced sliced red green and yellow pepper (fresh or frozen, both work well)
2 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and chopped
1/2 cupped chopped green onion (any sweet or mild onion will do)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
2 small roma tomatoes, chopped (canned work, I prefer fresh)
3 -4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons hot sauce
4 -6 large flour tortillas
4 -6 cups rice
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Chop chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, brown in olive oil til cooked thoroughly.
  • Drain excess oil and return chicken to pan. Add cilantro, peppers, beans, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for about 10mins, stirring all ingredients occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon ¼ to ½ cup of chicken and bean mix onto the tortilla wrap. Do not overfill your wrap. Add ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese to top of mix. Fold tortilla wrap like an envelope, with the sides last. Place seam side down on lightly greased 13x22x33 casserole dish. Repeat with remaining wraps. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over wraps, heat in oven until cheese is lightly melted. Serve with rice,salsa and sour cream.
  • Recipe can be spiced up according to cook's taste. Some like it hot, some like it mild. Recipe can also be scaled down based on amount of people you are serving.
  • The fresh cilantro makes a huge difference. Do not substitute dried as it will significantly alter the taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1995.8, Fat 73.3, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 209.2, Sodium 2779, Carbohydrate 251.3, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 79.7

MEXICAN PASTA



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A great vegetarian dish with a kick!

Provided by PIAZZA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound seashell pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup sweet corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 588.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE



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This casserole makes a delicious change of pace from ordinary pasta casseroles. The corkscrew noodles? They make it fun! -Joy Smith, Bigfork, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SURPRISE PASTA



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While experimenting on the stove one day, I discovered this unique and timeless taste. What's different about it is that it is totally invisible to the unsuspecting palette. Try it, might be fun for your family. Grape tomatoes, rather than cherry tomatoes, are preferred if you can find them.

Provided by POKIJAY

Categories     Main Dishes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
½ onion
1 green bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
20 cherry tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked; about 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Using a food processor, chop the onion finely. Wash it out and then put in the bell pepper. It should turn to liquid. That's the surprise!
  • Add tomato paste, garlic, onions, oregano, and bell pepper juice to the browned beef. Allow it to settle a little bit, folding it all together. Add the tomatoes and cover; simmer for another 15 minutes. With a fork or spatula crush the tomatoes and blend the juice into the sauce; continue simmering for about 10 more minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 530.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your dish. Some good choices include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to add a little bit of heat or spice to your dish. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: This will give your dish the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh ingredients, frozen or canned vegetables can also be used.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions: This will ensure that the pasta is cooked to the proper consistency.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want the vegetables to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Serve the dish immediately: This will ensure that the pasta is hot and the vegetables are still fresh.

Conclusion:

Mexican pasta surprise is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The dish is full of flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting pasta dish, give Mexican pasta surprise a try!

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