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Southwest Pasta Supper – With or Without Meat

This is an unusual and simple to make pasta dish with a southwestern flair.  The original recipe has no meat, but you can add meat if you wish, it is great made with spicy sausage or grilled chicken. (meat must be precooked)  I usually serve this dish with toasted pita wedges, but it is also great with grilled tortillas or corn chips.

Ingredients:

  • 8 to 10 ounces of pasta spirals
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 15 ounce can of red kidney beans drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh minced basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • dash of black pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta el dente and set aside

Saute the onion, garlic and peppers in oil until partially soft and beginning to brown

Add 1/4 cup of warm water and stir in diced tomatoes and chilies, tomato juice, beans, spinach, and basil

Stir everything together and lower heat

Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until spinach is cooked

Add the pasta, stirring gently until everything is hot and mixed.

Add seasoned salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately

This is a delicious dish to serve on a chilly winter evening. It is so flavorful, no one will notice that it has no meat!  Perfect for your Meatless Monday!  For more Meatless Monday meals look here

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