Mexican Pasta
Here’s a perfect blend of two great cuisines-Mexican and Italian. Cover and chill any leftovers. The flavors will be even better the next day.
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups wagon wheel pasta
- 16 ounces pork sausage meat
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can hot chili beans, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
Directions
Cook pasta using package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes; drain well.
Add beans, tomatoes and enchilada sauce to sausage and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes.
Add pasta to sausage mixture and mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Colby. Serve immediately.
Secret Tip
Breaking up pork sausage for easier and more even cooking is done quickly and with less mess when you use a simple, five-bladed pastry blender for the job. Cut the sausage using the blades of the blender just until chopped.
