Zesty Southwest Skillet Dinner

Luxury Elbow Macaroni
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Southwest flavors of chili and cumin sing out in this easy skillet dinner. Zippy heat of jalapeno in the cheese finishes off the dish. A dollop of sour cream cools off the palate.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves 6

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Luxury Small Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 (14-1/2 to 16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
  • 1 (15 to 19 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) jalapeno cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add tomatoes, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  4. Toss with hot elbows. Sprinkle with cheese.

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