Saucy Pasta Franks

By luvmybuttonsnbows

PREP:
15 minutes
COOK:
Low 7 hours, High 3 hours
MAKES:
6 servings
SLOW COOKER:
3 1/2- to 4-quart

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce with chunky tomatoes
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 5.3-ounce package (16) cocktail wieners
• 8 ounces dried wagon wheel pasta
• Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
• Dairy sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker combine tomato sauce, undrained stewed tomatoes, beans, water, onion, sweet pepper, chili powder, and garlic. Stir in wieners.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
Just before serving, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir cooked pasta into wiener mixture. Spoon into bowls. If desired, serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.