Taco-Night Pasta

hungrykitten's Note:

From Family Circle mag April 1, 2009.

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb wagon wheel shaped pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) package soy crumbles
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
2. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce. In a large skillet, stir together beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt. Break up tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the soy crumbles nad simmer for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir the sauce into pot with pasta. Add half of the cheese, and stir to blend.
4. Spoon pasta into a large serving bowl and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top. Serve immediately.