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Mexican Pasta Casserole

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Description:
Serves 6 to 8.


Date Added:	May 10, 2008	Season:	Other
Category:	Casseroles	Prep. Method:	Bake
Calories:		Dish Type:	Sauces
Serves:	0	Cuisine:	Mexican
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Ingredients:

1 pound rigatoni, ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
1 medium onion, chopped 
1 garlic clove, minced 1 jalape�o, seeded and minced 
3 tablespoons chili powder 
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 
1 teaspoon cumin 
1 teaspoon dried oregano 
8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, julienned

1/4 cup ripe olives 
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Monterey jack cheese, queso
quesadilla
    or havarti with jalape�o pepper cheese,
divided

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and jalape�o and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and liquid, cumin and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
When pasta is done, drain well. In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup of cheese, and sauce. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish lightly sprayed with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake until warmed through and the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

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Added On: May 10, 2008

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