Pasta Mexicana Recipe

Name: Pasta Mexicana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta); 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups skim milk; 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Cooking spray; 4 cups (3/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 2 medium); 2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed red bell pepper (about 2 medium); 1 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Cooking spray
4 cups (3/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed red bell pepper (about 2 medium)
1 cup sliced green onions

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3
Melt margarine in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Stir in flour, cumin, red pepper and salt; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove the milk mixture from heat; stir in cheese. Set aside.
4
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook 1 minute. Combine pasta, vegetables, and onions; spoon into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cheese sauce evenly over pasta mixture. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta), 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pasta Mexicana falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Mexicana

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