Chili Pasta Recipe

Chili Pasta Recipe

18 ozs. Elbow macaroni, medium shells
or
Any other medium-sized pasta, uncooked
A (16-oz.) can of drained & rinsed red kidney beans
1 peeled & diced finely small piece of onion
1/2 cup of Cheddar (low-sodium) , shredded
1 (12-oz.) can of corn, drain it well
1 cored & sliced thinly jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 (12-oz.) jar of salsa

Pasta should be cooked as per package instructions. In the meantime while the pasta cooks, mix together the other ingredients inside a large saucepot until the onions are cooked.

After the pasta has cooked, drain it well then put it onto a plate or any big bowl for serving.

Pour in contents from the saucepot into the bowl of pasta then finish with a topping of shredded cheddar then serve while still hot.

Serves 4-6.