RR Taco Pasta Toss

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 578.2
  • Total Fat: 25.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 106.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1,066.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
  • Protein: 46.9 g

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Introduction

Pasta goes Mexican with this spicy taco-inspired recipe from Rachel Ray. Pasta goes Mexican with this spicy taco-inspired recipe from Rachel Ray.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 pound penne pasta whole grain
    1 tbsp EVOO
    1 lb lean beef
    1 large onion chopped
    1 large jalapeno, halved, seeded
    4 cloves of garlic, pressed
    2 tbsp chili powder
    1.5 tsp cumin
    1 tbsp coriander
    1/4 c tomato paste
    1.5 c chicken broth
    2 c Mexican style cheese
    2 small plum tomatoes, chopped
    1/4 head iceberg lettuce chopped

Directions

Serves 4
Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
In large skillet heat EVOO, add beef and cook until browned. add 3/4 of onion, jalapeno, garlic, and spices. cook until onion is softened, stir in tomato paste, then stir in broth.
Add sauce to pasta and toss. Spoon onto plate and top with cheese.

Use additional onion, tomatoes and lettuce as toppings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JBRYANT1026.