"Family and friends love this recipe. I use three power foods: tomatoes, black beans and olive oil, plus whole wheat pasta. It's comfort food to feel good about! —Krissy Black, Mt. Vernon, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
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2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese