Southwestern Pasta

Name: Southwestern Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Oil (Use a neutral/flavorless oil with a high smoke point (we use canola oil)); 1 pound Ground Beef (we used beef round); ½ tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1-2 tablespoon for the pasta water); 1 teaspoon Cumin; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or to taste, optional); 1 (28 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes; 1½ cup Beef Broth; 1 (15 ounce) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can Corn, drained and rinsed; 16 ounce Rigatoni Pasta; 8 ounces Colby Jack (shredded (or Monterey Jack Cheese, Cheddar Jack, etc.)); Hot Sauce (for serving - optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

Southwestern pasta makes a satisfying meal that will feed a crowd. In this recipe, rigatoni pasta is combined with ground beef seasoned with southwestern-inspired spice blend and simmered with tomatoes, black beans and corn. The pasta and sauce are combined, topped with cheese and baked until melted.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:02 GMT