Pasta Surprise Food

MEXICAN PASTA SURPRISE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• 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.
• Serve with cilantro and tofu sour cream to spoon over each individual serving, if desired.

TOSS IT TOGETHER PASTA SURPRISE!

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water, until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium LOW heat in a large skillet.
• Add garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, or until tiny bubbles begin to sizzle around, do not let brown.
• Add dried basil, sundried tomatoes and seasoned salt to taste.
• Warm oil and garlic while pasta cooks.
• Add halved grape tomatoes.
• When pasta is just about finished, ladle a couple scoops of the pasta water into the skillet with the garlic sauce.
• Drain pasta and toss with garlice sauce.
• Add more pasta water if it seems dry, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss in fresh basil and serve.