Southwest Style Macaroni
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 11:26am

Ingredients




6 oz. can of black olives – chopped
16 oz. jar of salsa
15 oz. can black beans – drained
29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
1 jalapeño – chopped with seeds
1 large onion – sliced
4 cloves garlic – chopped
1 cup of frozen peas
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1½ tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. curry
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. garlic powder
16 oz. of shredded cheese - your choice
2 tbs. olive oil
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Preparation

1 Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil.  Add the garlic, onion, jalapeño and sauté until the onion is soft and the garlic fragrant. 2 Add the salsa, olives, peas, beans, crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer on low. 3 Prepare the macaroni as directed. 4 Preheat the Oven 350 degrees: 5 Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of a baking pan. 6 Add the macaroni and toss in the sauce.  Add the cheese and toss slightly to incorporate.  Top with more shredded cheese and grating cheese. 7 Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.