MEXICAN PASTA SURPRISE

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This spicy vegetarian pasta is packed with heat from chipotle chile powder and fresh jalapeños. Pinto beans and canned tomatoes round out the dish and make it extremely easy to put together.

Provided by Dr. John McDougall

Categories     HarperCollins     Pasta     Dinner     Jalapeño     Garlic     Tomato     Bean     Cilantro     Vegan     Vegetarian

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked bow-tie pasta
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/2 cup tofu sour cream (optional; recipe available at www.drmcdougall.com)

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water on to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the broth in a large nonstick pan. Add the onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotle chili powder. Add the tomatoes, beans, and enchilada sauce. Mix well, breaking up the tomatoes slightly. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Ladle the mixture into a casserole dish. Bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes longer.
  • Serve with cilantro and tofu sour cream to spoon over each individual serving, if desired.

Miss Sadia
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Yasir Arafat
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This is one of those recipes that I always have the ingredients for on hand.


Mmurad Khan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish is just the right amount of heat.


Esha Majhi
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


wanss Yass
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or meats to suit your taste.


Fidel Cortez
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or sausage.


xoxohassna raj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Rathi Rathi
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mi10t Mobile
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I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty this dish was. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Ak Bhai
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful sausage.


pvrewtseren amarbaysgalan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add extra cheese and some cooked chicken.


alikay Kelly
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of flavors is amazing and the pasta cooks perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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