Best Mexicali Pasta Recipes

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.

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 CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
• 2. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain, cover and set aside.
• 3. In a large saucepan combine cheese sauce, salsa, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; heat through, stirring until evenly mixed.
• 4. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir; place in a 9 X 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
• 5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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 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.

ONE POT MEXICALI BOWTIE PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In pot with deep sides, preferably a non-stick pot, combine pasta, salsa, water, beans, corn, butter, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and a brothy sauce has formed, stirring occasionally. Top with shredded cheese and sliced scallion. Recipe Notes Makes 4 servings, about 6 cups. ** Want a bit more of a spice kick? Just increase chili powder to 1 Tbsp. (3 tsp.)!

* EASY MEXICALI SKILLET PASTA *

Steps:

• 1. In nonstick skillet heat 1 TBS of oil over med ium -high heat. Add onion;cookstirring,until softened,3 minutes.
• 2. Stir in sala,pasta sauce and 1 2/3 cups water;add meatballs.
• 3. Cover bring to boil. Stir in pasta; cover.Over medium -low heat, simmer until pasta is tender,about 15 minutes.
• 4. Uncover sprinkle with cheese . Remove from heat and let stand for 5 mins before serving.
• 5. If desired sprinle with 1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro