Beefy Tex-Mex Pasta Toss

Our meaty meal kicked up with smoky chipotle pepper comes together in just 35 minutes on the stovetop.

Recipe «Beefy Tex-Mex Pasta Toss» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 onion chopped, 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile pepper, 1 can diced tomatoes & green chilies, such as Ro-Tel, 1 can tomato sauce , 12 oz. penne pasta, 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese .

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef 
• 1 onion chopped 
• 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile pepper 
• 1 can diced tomatoes & green chilies, such as Ro-Tel 
• 1 can tomato sauce 
• 12 oz. penne pasta 
• 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 

Instructions

1. In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, and chile pepper until beef is no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes and sauce; over medium-low heat, cook until onions are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot; toss with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Spread over beef mixture; top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. If desired,  garnish with fresh basil leaves.
3. Calories: 540 Protein: 31g Fat: 24g (13g. sat.) Chol.: 85mg Carbs.: 49g Sodium: 622mg Fiber: 40g Sugar: 0g