Mexican pork cheese pasta was inspired by mac and cheese and traditional Mexican/Spanish spices. I also included pork in this recipe to add protein. This pasta dish is on the spicy side, but it’s not burn your mouth spicy, though it did give me a bit of a runny nose. This dish goes great with some bread on the side and dipped in the remaining cheese sauce. This dish is delicious and makes a lot of food for very little. This recipe made 8 Adult sized servings.
What You Will Need
- 1/2 lb Ground Pork
- 1/2 Onion, Minced
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 4 Cups Broth
- 1 Can Stewed Tomatoes
- 16 Oz Rotini Pasta
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Tbsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 8 Oz Sharp Cheese, Grated
- Dutch Oven
Directions
1. Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add pork and oil if needed, and cook until fully cooked. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and broth, then bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Add pasta and cook for 7-9 minutes until cooked.
2. Once pasta is cooked, add milk, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Stir. Heat until milk begins to simmer. Remove from heat, add all the shredded cheese, stir until fully melted. Plate and serve.
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