Fiesta pasta mexicana
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Mostaccioli uncooked
- 1 tb Olive or vegetable oil
- 1 c Coarsely chopped onion
- 1 c Chopped sweet red pepper
- 3 c Spaghettti sauce
- 1 1/2 c Dark red kidney beans - drained and rinsed
- 1/3 c Water
- 4 oz Chopped green chilies (opt) -(canned) drained
- 1/2 pk Taco seasoning mix (.75 oz) -(reduced-sodium)
- 2 oz Monterey jack cheese
Instructions:
-(shredded) -OR- lowfat Monterey jack 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. 2. Meanwhile in large saucepan over medium heat heat oil; add onion and red pepper. Cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally or until tender. 3. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook uncovered stirring occasionally 15 minutes. 4. Toss hot pasta and one-half sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. 8 servings (about 1 cup each). The following are registered trademarks of Hershey Pasta Group: Meal-Master format by Karen Mintzias



