Tex-Mex Pasta Skillet Recipe

1/2 lb wagon wheel or other pasta
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, fully cooked and - thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
2 lb canned stewed tomatoes
1 lb frozen corn
1/4 lb canned diced mild green chilies
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack - cheese, coarsely - shredded

Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente.
Drain and keep warm. Saut? sausage, green pepper and onion in a heavy
nonstick skillet over medium high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently
until vegetables are tender. Discard any fat in skillet. Stir in next 4
ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir
in pasta and cilantro. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Per serving: calories 715, fat 27.5g, 34% calories from fat, cholesterol
62mg, protein 31.0g, carbohydrates 92.0g, fiber 8.9g, sodium 1114mg.

The recommended wines are: Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, or Chianti.

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Suggested Wine: Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, or Chianti.

NOTES : Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.

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Contributor: Meals For You Web Site

Preparation Time: 0:20

Serves: 1

Is this Tex-Mex Pasta Skillet Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?

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