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                     Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad

Recipe By     : National Pasta Association
Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Bean                             Pasta, Rice, Couscous

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             elbow macaroni -- cooked
     1/2  tsp           oil
     1/2  tsp           cumin
     1/2  tsp           salt
  15      ozs           dark red kidney beans -- drained and washed
   2      c             frozen corn -- thawed
     1/2  c             bell peppers -- chopped
     1/2  c             onions -- chopped
     3/4  c             fat-free mayonnaise
     1/2  c             fat-free sour cream
     1/2  c             taco sauce

Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse
under cold water; drain again. Toss with oil, cumin, and salt. Layer
macaroni, beans, corn, bell peppers, and onions. Place in a  9 x 13" pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and taco sauce. Spread
mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl. Cover tightly
and chill overnight.

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Per serving: 161 Calories; 1g Fat (7% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 39g
Carbohydrate; 2mg Cholesterol; 569mg Sodium