TEX-MEX CAVATAPPI
This recipe has been posted for play in Culinary Quest - Tex Mex. Recipe found at website: http://www.foodandwine.com Flavors of the Southwest-cilantro, lime, chili, and salsa-come together here on corkscrew-shaped macaroni. Chunky salsa works as a great ready-made sauce for pasta. There are several brands of salsa on the...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Beef
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the salsa and simmer over low heat to allow the flavors to combine, about 10 minutes.
- 3. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatappi until just done, about 13 minutes.
- 4. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve with wedges of lime if you like.
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