Simple Mexican Pasta

Simple Mexican Pasta

Serves  6

1 lb ground venison or lean beef

1 large onion chopped

1 small can diced green chilis

2 t chopped garlic – about 3 cloves

2 cans no salt diced tomatoes

1 6 oz can V8 juice or small can of tomato sauce

1 ½ c pinto or black beans

2 c cooked rigatoni pasta

2 t chopped garlic or 3 cloves

1 t onion powder

2 t cumin

1 t Worcestershire sauce

½ t marjoram

1 t basil

1 t sea salt

1 T chili powder

¾ c shredded cheddar cheese

In a large pot brown the meat and the onions together.  Add all the seasonings and ingredients except for the pasta and cheese.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.  Before serving, add the cooked pasta and the cheese.  Mix well and serve when the cheese is melted.