Best Easy Mexicali Skillet Pasta Recipes

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EASY PASTA SKILLET



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Enjoy a Easy Pasta Skillet that's meaty with ground beef, saucy with pasta sauce, and cheesy with mozzarella and Parmesan. Our Easy Pasta Skillet features mostaccioli.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2-1/2 cups water
3 cups mostaccioli, uncooked
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in water; bring to boil.
  • Stir in pasta; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until pasta is tender.
  • Add pasta sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; cover. Cook 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

MEXICAN BEEF & PASTA



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Your family will love the hearty flavors of this skillet supper. You'll love that it's fast home cooking done light and chock-full of healthier ingredients. A must-try recipe! Top with crushed blue corn chips for extra crunch. -Christine Richardson, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Crushed tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the pasta, tomatoes, beans, corn, salsa, green chilies, olives and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD



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Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.

Provided by FoodLady

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 green onions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 slice onion, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
½ lime, juiced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 3 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.

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