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Exotic Mexican Pasta Snack

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

  • 200 grams Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 small Red pepper
  • handful chopped Cilantro
  • 1 can Canned black beans
  • 1 medium Jalapeno
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes
  • 100 grams Cheddar cheese
  • 50 grams Queso fresco
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta as per packaging instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onions, red pepper, jalapeno, and minced garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
  4. Add the cumin and chili powder, stirring to coat the vegetables in the spices.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes (along with the juice) and the drained black beans to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and let melt.
  7. Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of queso fresco and fresh cilantro. Enjoy your exotic Mexican Pasta Snack.