Terrytx 10-21-99 8:03 AM
Southwestern Skillet Pizza
* Exported from MasterCook *
Southwestern Skillet Pizza
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casserole Tex-Mex
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1/4 cup nonfat, low sodium chicken broth
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium garlic clove, crushed
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced, (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 pound fresh or dried fettuccine
2 ounces Monterey jack cheese, (about 1/3 cup grated)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Heat 3 to 4 quarts water to boiling in a large pot.
In a 10" nonstick skillet, heat broth over medium heat, then add onion.
Saute 10 minutes.
Add garlic, green pepper and mushrooms to skillet and saute 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cumin, corn, jalapenos, salt and pepper to taste in skillet and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in pot 2 to 3 minutes, if fresh, 9 minutes if dried.
Drain and add to skillet.
Cook 10 minutes, blending sauce and noodles together.
Remove from heat and add cheese.
Cover and let cheese melt for 3 minutes.
Sprinkle cilantro on top, cut into wedges and serve.
Source: "Houston Chronicle-10/16/99"
Serving Ideas : Serve with Black Bean Salad (see recipe)
NOTES : Any type of cheese, such as Cheddar or fontina, may be used.