Southwestern Gemelli with Bacon

Name: Southwestern Gemelli with Bacon
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 425 grams black beans, drained and rinsed; 237 milliliters cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 teaspoons chili powder; 4 servings Chopped cilantro, optional; 237 milliliters frozen or fresh corn; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 340 grams gemelli or other short pasta; 118 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 4 servings Shredded Cheddar, optional

Southwestern Gemelli with Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 669 calories, 30g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cilantro, beans, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 22 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to boil.

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Add pasta and cook until al dente, 10 minutes or as package label directs.

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Pasta

Drain.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 8 minutes.

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Bacon

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Drain off all but 2 Tbsp. fat in skillet, add garlic and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds.

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Chili Powder

Garlic

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Add broth, beans, corn and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.

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Tomato