Cooperative Elevator Beans

Pasta and Bean Skillet

Chef: Sharon Ignash - Accounting Department - Pigeon, MI

1 cup salsa
1 cup elbow macaroni
2 tsp. Chili powder
2 cups CO-OP ELEVATOR® Small Red Kidney Beans cooked
8 oz. (1 cup) tomato sauce
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse and place beans in pan adding enough fresh cold water about 2-3 inches above beans. Bring to boil, turn to med heat stir occasionally and cook until beans are tender. Drain beans, and set aside.

Cook macaroni according to package direction, drain and rinse and set aside.

Mix salsa, kidney beans, chili powder & tomato sauce together. Add macaroni. Pour into skillet and cook for 20 minutes. Before serving sprinkle with cheese.

Serves 4

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