Title: Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Categories: Bean, Pasta, Rice, Couscous
Yield: 9 Servings

2 c Elbow macaroni -- cooked
1/2 ts Oil
1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Salt
15 oz 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.

Posted to EAT-L Digest - 17 Jun

Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 00:20:47 -0400

From: Althea LeBlanc

Recipe By : National Pasta Association