Marvelous Macaroni Chili

A vegetarian pasta dish. The chili and macaroni taste like "down home" cooking. Nice flavor and textures.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup elbow macaroni
• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole corn, drained
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook macaroni until al dente, about 6 minutes, and drain.
2. In a large saucepan, heat oil and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in all the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add the macaroni and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
6. Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve with warm cornbread if desired.