Pasta Jambalaya

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon extra spicy mixed herbs
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 ounces reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, diced
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican blend cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
• 2 spray a large pot with nonstick spray. heat the pot over medium-high heat. add the onion, green pepper,and garlic and saute about 5 minutes.
• 3 add the herb seasoning blend and saute 1 minute more.
• 4 add beans, tomatoes, and smoked sausage. bring mixture to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat and simmmer for 10 minutes or until thick.
• 6 add the cooked macaroni. mix well.
• 7 serve with shredded cheese on top.