Spicy Southwestern Pasta
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Pasta
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 cans tomato puree --14-ounce
1 large onion -- finely chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- (or red chili),
2 teaspoons chili powerd
2 teaspoons oregano -- dried and crushed
1 can red enchilada sauce -- 16-ounce your
1 can beans -- 16-ounce(i used pintos)
1 can corn kernels -- 16-ounce
1 pound pasta of your choice
6 ounces reduced or fat-free cheddar cheese -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

In a medium to large pot, over medium heat, add cumin and toast until you can smell the seasoning (if using seeds, until golden brown). Add 3 cups of the tomatoe puree, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, chili and pepper flakes, and oregano. Mix well, bring to a simmer. Reduce to a low heat, cook covered for 25 minutes. Add the remaining ingreadients, excluding the cheese and pasta. Mix well, cook for 10 minutes, add your cooked pasta. Or ... place 1 cup of the cooked pasta on a plate and top each serving with the sauce. Sprinkle each plate with cheese, and serve. Cilantro spriggs look great as garnish!

 

Nutritional Information:

953 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 54g Protein; 182g Carbohydrate; 74mg Cholesterol; 1718mg Sodium