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December 15, 2004
Hearty Mac & Beans
Hearty Mac & Beans Submitted by Razzle
1 can (16oz.) Red Beans
1 cup dry corn or rice macaroni-shaped pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
water, for cooking pasta
seasonings - optional (salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, etc.)
Boil water and add pasta. Cook according to box directions, or boil until al-dente (just barely tender). While pasta is cooking, drain beans and set aside. Drain pasta when finished, and then place pasta in medium saucepan.
Toss with butter as soon as possible to coat pasta and keep it from sticking together. Add beans and cheese, and any seasonings if desired, stirring over lowest heat setting on stove (low or warm) until beans are hot and cheese has melted. May add a little bit of milk, salsa, tomato juice or water for extra liquid. Serve while hot, with steamed zucchini squash or other vegetable of your choice.
Variation: Add cooked corn kernels along with beans, if using rice pasta.
Recipe makes 2-3 good-sized servings, and is easily doubled if you need more servings. Makes a great leftover for lunch the next day.
Posted by at December 15, 2004 08:29 PM