Mexican Pasta Surprise

A spicy Mexican-inspired pasta dish combining bow-tie pasta with jalapeños, pinto beans, and enchilada sauce, baked to perfection. This fusion recipe offers a unique twist on traditional pasta casserole.

6 servings
1 hr 4 min

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked bow-tie pasta
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 whole jalapeño peppers
  • teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • cups enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup tofu sour cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place a large pot of water on to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Place the broth in a large nonstick pan. Add the onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotle chili powder. Add the tomatoes, beans, and enchilada sauce. Mix well, breaking up the tomatoes slightly. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Ladle the mixture into a casserole dish. Bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes longer.

    45 min

  4. 4.

    Serve with cilantro and tofu sour cream to spoon over each individual serving, if desired.

    2 min

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