This is one of my favorite comfort foods. It’s hearty, filling, and full of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make! I’ll show you how to make Mexican Rigatoni with Cheese in just a few simple steps. Trust me; it’s worth the effort.
This dish is perfect for a winter night or when you’re craving comfort food. So let’s get started!
Mexican Rigatoni With Cheese
Do you love Italian food but are looking for something a little bit different? Why not try Mexican Rigatoni and Cheese! This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. Plus, it's easy to make and can be on the table in under an hour. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try tonight!
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 large bowl
- 1 large skillet
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 can Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 12 oz dried rigatoni pasta 4 cups
- 8 oz uncooked chorizo sausage
- 1/2 Cup chopped onion 1 medium
- 1 piece medium fresh poblano chile pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cup shredded asadero or Monterey Jack cheese 8 oz
- 1 Can black beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz
Optional
- 1 chopped cilantro
- 1 pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F. Spray cooking spray in a 3-quart rectangle baking dish and set aside. Drain pasta after cooking according the directions on the package. Put the spaghetti in a huge bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook sausage, onion, and poblano pepper over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender and sausage is browned. Drain off fat. Add chorizo mixture to bowl with pasta.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cumin, chili powder, and flour are whisked in. For two minutes, cook and stir. Add milk while whisking.Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. Pour over pasta in bowl. Put black beans in. To blend, stir. Pasta mixture should be spooned into the dish..
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, uncovered, or until well cooked (160°F). Add fresh cilantro that has been chopped, if preferred. Use Pico de Gallo to garnish each plate.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servingsCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 812mgPotassium: 649mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 3.2mg
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