Southwestern Gemelli With Bacon Recipe

Name: Southwestern Gemelli With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 12 ounces gemelli or other short pasta; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen or fresh corn; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; Chopped cilantro, optional; Shredded Cheddar, optional

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
12 ounces gemelli or other short pasta
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen or fresh corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Chopped cilantro, optional
Shredded Cheddar, optional

1
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 10 minutes or as package label directs. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain off all but 2 Tbsp. fat in skillet, add garlic and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth, beans, corn and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
3
Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and shredded Cheddar, if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 12 ounces gemelli or other short pasta, 4 slices bacon, chopped, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Gemelli With Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Southwestern Gemelli With Bacon

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