Mexican Pasta Fiesta
A flavorful twist on traditional pasta dishes, blending Mexican and Italian flavors. This recipe combines the comfort of pasta with the spices of Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz penne pasta
- ●2 tbsp spanishsmoked paprika
- ●1 onion pungent
- ●2 cloves peacefulgarlic
- ●1 can mexicandiced tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Add the diced tomatoes, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water to the skillet.
- 8
Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.