Beanie-Mac

Beanie-Mac

1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2c. chopped bell pepper
1/4 c. water
1 medium can diced tomatoes with jalapenos *
1 medium can tomato sauce
1 can beans (black, pinto or kidney) or a combo of all three (drained)
1/4 -1/2 c. sliced black olives (drained)
2 cups cooked macaroni
shredded veggie cheese or crushed tortilla chips (or both)

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Saute' onions and peppers in water just until tender in a large skillet. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and olives. Heat through on medium heat. Add macaroni and heat until warm but not mushy. Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle on shredded veggie cheese. Bake just until cheese begins to melts. If not using cheese you don't have to bake it unless you want crisper tortilla chips.

*If you can't find diced tomatoes with jalapenos, use regular diced tomatoes and 1 small can of roasted, diced jalapenos.