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                           Fiesta Pasta Mexican

Recipe By     : Hershey Kitchens
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Bean                             Pasta/Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      c             mostaccioli pasta -- uncooked
     1/2  tsp           olive oil
   1      c             onions -- chopped
   1      c             red and green bell peppers -- chopped
   3      c             Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
  15 1/2  ozs           dark red kidney beans -- drained and washed
     1/3  c             water
   1      pkg           taco seasoning mix
     1/2  c             low-fat Monterey jack cheese -- grated

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in large
saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook 5
minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Stir spaghetti sauce,
kidney beans, water, and taco seasoning mix. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat;
cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Toss hot pasta and
one-half sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.

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Per serving: 259 Calories; 4g Fat (14% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 40g
Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 1039mg Sodium