Southwestern Spaghetti Food

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. , Stir in the taco seasoning, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives. Drain spaghetti; stir into the beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. , Boil for 6 minutes., Add the zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring several times. Stir in beef and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti per package direcions.
• Combine milk and egg, mix well.
• Combine drained spaghetti, milk and egg; mix well.
• Pour spaghetti mixture into a buttered 9X13 inch casserole dish.
• Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet; drain.
• Return drained meat back into the skillet and add seasonings; Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Spread meat mixture over spaghetti.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion flakes, garlic powder, bouillon cube, and jalapeno. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• Transfer spaghetti to a serving platter and top with sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
• Serve with garlic bread from the freezer section, cooked according to package directions.

SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise.
• Remove and discard seeds.
• Place squash, cut side down, in greased baking pan.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until just tender.
• Using fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from hot squash and place strands in large bowl.
• Add tomatoes with juice, beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt and pepper; toss well.
• Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spoon mixture into casserole.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Bake uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Whisk together the milk and egg and mix in the hot pasta in a greased 9 x 12 x 2-inch baking dish.
• Cook the pork, onion, green pepper, garlic and jalapeño together ina large skillet over medium heat for about 6 minutes, until the pork is cooked through. Drain off excess fat. Stir the chilipowder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper into the pork and cook forabout 2 minutes.
• Spread the meat over the pasta in the baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top. Bake in the lower third of the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole begins to bubble.
• Let stand 5minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, until the beef is browned; drain.
• Remove beef mixture from skillet and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add spaghetti and stir to combine; return to a boil.
• Boil for 6 minutes.
• Add in the zucchini and cook for 5-6 minutes or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring often.
• Add the cooked beef and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
• Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
• Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.