Spicy Southwestern Penne and Ground Beef

Penne is always great to have around the house because it seems to pair well with whatever you might have. Penne is also excellent because its thickness gives the dish a nice bit and not the mushy texture you can get with thinner pastas. This recipe combines our Pastamore Gluten-free Southwestern Blend Penne and our Pastamore Spicy Tomato Dipping Oil with ground beef. The dish is finished with cotija cheese for a great look and flavor.

Ingredients:
1 12 oz package - Pastamore Gluten-free Southwestern Blend Penne
3/4 lb - ground beef, 85/15
2 Tbsp - Pastamore Spicy Tomato Dipping Oil
2 oz - cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 - 13.5 oz can black beans
1/2 - medium onion
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. Thinly slice onion and drain beans.

2. While the pan is heating, place a large frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Once hot lightly spray with cooking oil and add the sliced onions. Cook until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until desired doneness has been reached. Add the black beans and heat until warm.

3. Add the Pastamore Gluten-free Southwestern Blend Penne to the water once boiling. Cook until al dente and drain using a colander. Rinse throughly with water and return to the pot over medium-low heat. Add the ground beef mixture to the pasta as well as the Pastamore Spicy Tomato Dipping Oil.

4. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and mix well. Remove from the heat and serve. Plate the pasta and top with the cotija cheese.