Mexican Pasta Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican pasta dish bursting with chorizo, sweet corn, and rich Barilla sauce. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with refreshing homemade sangria or margaritas for a complete fiesta! #MexicanPasta #ChorizoPasta #EasyDinner #WeeknightMeal #FiestaFood

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 386.1 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Pasta

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How to Make Mexican Pasta

  1. Cook 1 pound castellane pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 8 ounces chorizo sausage, crumbled, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes, or until browned.
  4. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
  5. Add 1 cup frozen corn to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Pour in 24 ounces Barilla pasta sauce (your favorite variety) and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Add the chorizo mixture to the cooked castellane in a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
  8. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese (optional).
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Mexican Pasta Fiesta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

56g

Carbs

2g

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