Pasta Jambalaya

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 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 chiles undrained
• 3 ounces turkey kielbasa halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 7 cups hot cooked penne (about 3 cups tube-shaped pasta) uncooked
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican recipe blend cheese (such as Sargento)

Preparation

Step 1

Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add seasoning; sauté 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.

Serving Size: 1 cup