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Cowboy Pasta Recipe

Cowboy Pasta Recipe
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Cowboy Pasta is a delicious twist on traditional Mac & Cheese, featuring a hearty combination of beef, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, and corn. This flavorful dish is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings!

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

  • 1½ lb Ground Beef
  • ½ Red Onion, diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can Sweet Corn, drained
  • 1½ lb Short Pasta (shells, rotini, elbows)
  • ½ lb Bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 4oz can Diced Jalapenos
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and start boiling water for the pasta.
  2. Cook Bacon: In a frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy, then set aside on a paper towel-covered plate.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add ground beef, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and corn, then reduce heat.
  4. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water, then return to the pot.
  5. Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic powder and flour. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add jalapenos and cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add bacon, meat mixture, and cheese sauce to the cooked pasta. Stir well to combine.

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