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PASTA MEXICANA

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Make and share this Pasta Mexicana recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leslie O

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 lb spinach pasta (green)
1 1/2 cups cubed tomatoes
1 cup cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 medium avocado, peeled seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
cayenne
1/4-1/2 cup minced cilantro or 1/4-1/2 cup minced parsley

Steps:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Rinse under cold water and set into large, shallow serving bowl.
Add tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to serving bowl.
Combine salsa, oil, oregano, cumin, chili powder and cayenne to taste.
Mix well, then pour over pasta.
Add cilantro and toss gently to distribute vegetables evenly.

PASTA MEXICANA RECIPE

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Provided by Lv2Cook

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
2 garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Cooking spray
4 cups (3/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed red bell pepper (about 2 medium)
1 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350º. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Melt margarine in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in flour, cumin, red pepper and salt; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove the milk mixture from heat; stir in cheese. Set aside. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook 1 minute. Combine pasta, vegetables, and onions; spoon into a 13 × 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cheese sauce evenly over pasta mixture. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

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