Pasta Jambalaya

This was very good and easy to make. I used fat free cheese instead of what was called for so the points should be a little less. This is 5 points for those on the Weight Watchers diet. From the kitchen of Michele Harvey Thornburg, Moberly MO.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 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 chilies, undrained
• 3  ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 7  cups  hot  cooked penne (about 3 cups uncooked)
• 1⁄2 cup  preshredded 4-cheese mexican recipe blend cheese

Directions

1. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add seasoning; saute 1 minute.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, and kielbasa; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until thick. Combine bean mixture and pasta in a large bowl.
5. Top with cheese.