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Southwestern Pasta Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

Southwestern pasta is a dish that typically includes pasta, vegetables, and a protein, all in a southwestern-inspired sauce. Common ingredients in a southwestern pasta dish include black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices such as chili powder and cumin.

 12 oz WAGON WHEEL PASTA
 1 ea JALAPENO PEPPER, SEED, CHOP
 2 lb RED PEPPERS
 1 c CHICKEN BROTH
 2 tb OLIVE OIL
 ¼ lb MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, SHRED
 1 ea MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED
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COOK PASTA ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.

2

DRAIN, PLACE PASTA IN A LARGEBOWL.

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MEANWHILE, CUT HALF OF 1 RED PEPPER INTO 1 STRIPS.

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SET ASIDE.

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CUTTHE REMAINING PEPPERS INTO 1 PIECES.

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IN A SKILLET, SAUTE THE PEPPERSTRIPS IN OIL FOR 5 MINUTES OR UNTIL CRISP TENDER.

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WITH SLOTTED SPOONREMOVE THE PEPPER STRIPS TO THE BOWL.

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IN THE SAME SKILLET, ADD REMAININGPEPPERS, ONION, AND JALAPENO PEPPER.

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COOK FOR 7 MINUTES OR UNTIL TENDER.

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ADD CHICKEN BROTH AND BRING TO A BOIL.

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REDUCE HEAT TO LOW, COVER ANDSIMMER FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES.

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SPOON MIXTURE INTO FOOD PROCESSOR AND PUREEUNTIL SMOOTH.

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POUR OVER PASTA.

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SPOON PASTA ONTO SERVING PLATE.

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SPRINKLEWITH CHEESE.

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GARNISH WITH JALAPENO PEPPER.

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SERVE WITH TOSSED GARDEN SALADAND CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD.

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MAKES 6 SERVINGS, EACH = 364 CALORIES, 12 g FAT,17 mg CHOL, 239 mg SODIUM.