San Antonio Pasta Skillet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large onions, coarsely chopped
10 oz. vermicelli, broken into pieces
2 c. cooked turkey or chicken, diced
1 large green pepper, cut into thin short strips
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
3/4 c. picante sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

In a 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, cook onions, green pepper and garlic in oil for 2 minutes.
Add pasta.
Cook, stirring 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, broth, turkey/chicken, picante sauce and cumin.
Simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, and continue to simmer 4 to 5 minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.
Serve with additional picante sauce.
Makes 6 servings.