Tex-Mex Cavatappi

11 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 cups (one 16-ounce jar) chunky tomato salsa
  • 3/4 pound cavatappi
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice or red-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the salsa and simmer over low heat to allow the flavors to combine, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatappi until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve with wedges of lime if you like.
  3. 3
    Salsa Selection: There are several brands of salsa on the market today. Choose according to your taste (mild, medium, or hot) and pick one of high quality; the finished dish will only be as good as your salsa. A smoked-chile variety would be a delicious possibility to try.
  4. 4
    Wine Recommendation: The spiciness of the salsa and chili powder combined with the acidity of the lime make a very high-acid white wine an obvious choice. We favor a sauvignon blanc from California.

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