Southwest Style Macaroni
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.
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  Added:
    Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 11:26am  
  
  









