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Santa Fe Penne Primavera w/Cumin-Ancho Chile Cream Sauce Recipe

Santa Fe Penne Primavera w/Cumin-Ancho Chile Cream Sauce Recipe

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Santa Fe Penne Primavera w/Cumin-Ancho Chile Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb penne pasta , cooked according to package directions,drained
olive oil or butter , to taste,to toss w/cooked pasta
1 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, approximately
1 medium zucchini, unpeeled,thinly sliced into rounds
1 red bell pepper, seeded,halved ,& cut into long thin strips
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, approximately
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (such as lawry's)
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/4-1/2 tsp dried ancho chile powder
2 -4 dashes bottled hot sauce , such as crystal's or tabasco,to taste
3/4 cup evaporated milk or 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tbsp sour cream or 2 tbsp creme fraiche
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
additional sour cream
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions:

Have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking.
(Start boiling the water for your pasta and cook it according to package directions.) Meanwhile, add approximately 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped garlic to a large,heavy,deep nonstick skillet and set the heat to medium-high.
Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, stirring often,to brown the meat, breaking up any lumps with your spoon so it crumbles.
Once the meat has fully cooked (about 5 minutes or so), use a slotted spoon to remove it to a small bowl and set aside; drain any remaining fat/oil from the pan and wipe dry with a paper towel (watch out for your fingers).
Using the same skillet, add approximately 1 teaspoon more oil to the pan, along with 1 teaspoon of garlic and all of the chopped red onions.
Saute,over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes or until onion is translucent& lightly browned, stirring often.
(Don't forget to check on your pasta).
As soon as the onions have softened a bit and are lightly browned, add the peppers to the pan and continue to stir about 1-2 minutes more.
Add the zucchini and the corn, stirring to coat well.
Add the seasoned salt and about 8 grinds of black pepper, stirring well to coat the vegetables.
Let the veggies cook about 5 minutes- stirring often- until they are still a bit crisp, but just beginning to soften& brown.
(Check on your pasta again).
Return the meat to the pan, and also add all of the remaining spices (cumin,Cajun seasoning, Ancho Chile powder,and a 2-4 splashes of hot sauce to taste), stirring to combine.
Lower the heat just a bit to medium and slowly pour in the evaporated milk, stirring constantly to blend.
Add the sour cream and the cheese and stir until everything has blended together.
Raise the heat back to medium-high and let the sauce cook down just a bit- about 5 minutes or so, stirring- it will be quite thin, you may a dd a little more sour cream if you prefer it a bit thicker.
Test the flavor for seasonings- adding a little more salt, hot sauce, cumin,etc if needed to suit your tastes.
Toss drained, hot pasta with a little olive oil or butter to taste- just enough to keep it from sticking together (optional step).
Divide pasta among 4 large dinner plates and ladle out the sauce into the center of each.
Place a dollop of sour cream in the very center of each portion and sprinkle some freshly chopped cilantro leaves over all.
Serve immediately.
NOTE:*You may use prechopped, bottled fresh garlic if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	430.14 Kcal (1801 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.71g	36%
Cholesterol	120.72mg	40%
Sodium	462.94mg	19%
Potassium	966.46mg	21%
Total Carbs	25.21g	8%
Sugars	6.36g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.52g	18%
Protein	28.83g	58%
Vitamin C	36.9mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	29%
Iron	15mg	83%
Calcium	215.8mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.97 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.94g	36%
Cholesterol	35.35mg	40%
Sodium	135.58mg	19%
Potassium	283.04mg	21%
Total Carbs	7.38g	8%
Sugars	1.86g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	18%
Protein	8.44g	58%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	29%
Iron	4.4mg	83%
Calcium	63.2mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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