Pasta Jambalaya

Name: Pasta Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 3 ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 7 cups hot cooked penne (about 3 cups uncooked); 1/2 cup preshredded 4-cheese mexican recipe blend cheese

Submitted by Tona C.

"This was very good and easy to make. I used fat free cheese instead of what was called for so the points should be a little less. This is 5 points for those on the Weight Watchers diet. From the kitchen of Michele Harvey Thornburg, Moberly MO."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 2 quarts
Serves:: 8

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup diced onion
¹⁄₂ cup diced red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3 ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
7 cups hot cooked penne (about 3 cups uncooked)
¹⁄₂ cup preshredded 4-cheese mexican recipe blend cheese

directions

Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add seasoning; saute 1 minute.
Add beans, tomatoes, and kielbasa; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until thick. Combine bean mixture and pasta in a large bowl.
Top with cheese.

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Reviews

I found a new "favorite" recipe! I was in the mood for a cajun pasta, but not in the mood for a lot of work. This was so delicious and easy that I promptly made another batch after dinner, for the next night. I did add about a cup of tomato juice, since I wanted it to be more saucy. I added an extra tsp of seasoning, too. Both my teens liked it and that is saying a lot! I used a chicken kielbasa and omitted the green chilies. I used a sharp white cheddar and mozz. cheese since I had it on hand (the cheddar had a nice tangy flavor and the mozz. made it creamy). The leftovers reheat great, too. Thanks TLC- Roxygirl

Roxygirl in Colorado
Wonderful!!! Made this on a cold and dreary day. Big hit with my family. I did substitute chili powder for cajun seasoning as I was out. A good way to use small bit of left overs if you are lucky enough to have any... Add enough chicken broth to make a hearty soup.

mnira

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Wonderful!!! Made this on a cold and dreary day. Big hit with my family. I did substitute chili powder for cajun seasoning as I was out. A good way to use small bit of left overs if you are lucky enough to have any... Add enough chicken broth to make a hearty soup.

mnira