Mexican Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb of pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta and cilantro and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Interesting Facts

• This Mexican-style pasta dish is a great way to spice up a regular dinner.
• You can adjust the level of heat to your preference by adding or subtracting the amount of jalapenos.
• You can also add some shredded cheese to the dish for an extra cheesy flavor.