Best Southwestern Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN PASTA



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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.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

  • You will also need: Large casserole dish and a large baking sheet

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 1113 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SKILLET



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Line up your cowboys and cowgirls for this hearty mix of ground beef, seasoned canned corn, and pasta, with a leg up on flavor from prepared sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz uncooked rotini pasta (2 2/3 cups)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 jar (26 oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup), if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in pasta sauce, corn, salt and cooked pasta. Cook until hot. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until melted. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI



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Chili powder and cumin give a mild Mexican flavor to this colorful one-skillet supper. With chunks of fresh zucchini, it's a nice change of pace from typical spaghetti dishes. -Beth Coffee, Hartford City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 pound zucchini (about 4 small), cut into chunks
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. , Boil for 6 minutes., Add the zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring several times. Stir in beef and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD



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I created this southwestern pasta salad for a friend who owns a catering business. I was told it was a hit at her events and it's now among the most-requested dishes. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon salsa
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral or cavatappi pasta
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, mix pasta, corn, beans, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, top with avocado and the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SPAGHETTI STYLE PASTA



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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love anything that has chili powder or cumin in it. I think the best corn spaghetti is by DeBoles, that's where I found this recipe.

Provided by Michelle Minicucci

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package corn spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked or canned corn
8 scallions, chopped
1 finely diced jalapeno
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, sauté corn, green onions, and jalapenos in olive oil until onions are translucent.
  • Add chili powder, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt, beans and tomatoes.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare corn pasta according to pkg directions; drain and rinse pasta.
  • Add pasta to spaghetti sauce, stir over medium heat until sauce is simmering and pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 437.2, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 13.8

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