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Southwestern Vegetarian Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: COLLEEN CAMPO PHOTO BY: joy-of-jesus-smileymom

"Meat-y chickpeas are the protein in this vegetarian pasta dish with a southwestern flavor!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 61 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Saute onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and corn. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened and heated through.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Combine pasta and sauce. Sprinkle each serving with Monterey Jack cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by KRISTINE316
I'm a brand new cook (talkin' about someone who cuts herself almost every time she chops) who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Pam
Absolutely delicious! I did use less pasta than recommended, and whole wheat pasta was great,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by LAZE
Outstanding southwestern flavors. Nice and powerful without being overwhelming. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by PATPIT
Very quick and tasty! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by eptrox
I, personally, would rate this 4 stars because I had to add a lot more seasoning. However, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by PINKTAMI
I am not a vegeterian but needed to make something for a friend that is. This was sooooooo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by SugrLvr
I just wanted to say "thank you, thank you, thank you!" for this recipe. This is one of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by VeggieMama
I think next time I'll use a little less pasta and possibly add some zucchini. Overall, very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by Dana
This was really tasty and filling. I was surprised because most of the time, I don't find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by Alyssa G.
I have just recently started cooking mostly vegetarian meals, and I decided to give this one a... MORE

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