Mexican Pasta

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is a super-hearty vegetarian main course. Will impress even die-hard meat eaters.

Ingredients:

8 ounces large macaroni

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained

1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning or 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope chili seasoning mix

1/2 large white onion, chopped

3 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup mexican blend cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet saute onion in the olive oil until tender. Add seasoning and combine well.
3. Add kidney beans to the skillet. Stir well.
4. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Allow to come to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add pasta to the sauce mixture. Turn off skillet heat. Stir in cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com