Creamy Fiesta Spaghetti Food

CREAMY THREE-CHEESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add heavy cream, broth, and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Add cooked spaghetti and toss until noodles are fully coated and liquid is simmering.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Toss constantly, adding more pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives before serving.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

FIESTA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Add sauce, undrained tomatoes, beans and cumin. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Drain spaghetti; add to skillet and toss with tomato mixture.

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 6 min. Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and sour cream.
• Drain pasta. Toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
• Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix until blended. Add to pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sour cream mixture.
• Add tomatoes, corn, onions, avocados and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
• Top with remaining cheese.

BAKED SPAGHETTI (CHEESY & SPICY)

Steps:

• Saute onion, peppers and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until tender.
• Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, hamburger meat, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Place 1/2 of the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x3 inch dish.
• Top with half the meat sauce mixture.
• Sprinkle with 2 cups of Fiesta Blend Cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• After second layer of cheddar cheese, sprinkle all the parmesan cheese on top.
• Mix soup with water and pour over casserole. I used my finger to spread evenly so not to disturbe the cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika to garnish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
• NOTE: I believe because of all the cheese in this recipe, there is extra liquid/water after the spaghetti is cut and allowed to sit. Don't worry about it. When the remaining dish is stored, just drain off extra liquid. It does not affect the taste of the recipe.

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook and stir 6 minute.
• Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in salsa and sour cream.
• Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

FIESTA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet. Add beef; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Return onion and bell pepper to skillet. Stir in sugar, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and mushrooms. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Meanwhile brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain off grease. Stir in sauce and cream cheese, cook on low for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti, add it to the sauce and mix lightly. Top with parmesan cheese.

QUICK CREAM CHEESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Do not drain it yet.
• In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
• Add garlic to the oil and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.
• Increase heat to medium-high; add cream cheese to the skillet and ⅔ cup of the cooking pasta water.
• Whisk the cream cheese and water until well combined.
• Whisk in the parmesan cheese; taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly. If needed, add more water to reach desired sauce consistency.
• Drain the spaghetti and return the spaghetti back to the cooking pot.
• Add the cream cheese sauce to the spaghetti; stir until combined.
• Garnish with a crack of black pepper , red pepper flakes, and/or chopped parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY FIESTA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil in a large skillet until vegetables are tender.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned.
• Drain well.
• Add mushrooms and the next 4 ingredients and stir well.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 15 minutes.
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Drain well.
• Place spaghetti in a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Top with sauce and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese.
• Pour milk over cheese.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated.
• (I bake covered).