Vegetarian Santa Fe Pasta

Basic Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 #10 can Gage Santa Fe Pasta
• 4 quarts Boiling Water
• 1 #10 can Low Sodium Salsa (can substitute Tomato Sauce or Diced Tomatoes)
• 1 #10 can Rinsed Black Beans
• 1 lb Crumbles
• 2 lbs Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Basic Recipe Directions:
KETTLE METHOD:

1. Boil Water
2. Add pasta from can and cook until al dente (approximately 7 minutes)
3. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and stir to combine
4. Transfer to serving pans and top with cheese. Serve.

1. Place the contents of Gage Santa Fe Pasta in a full size, 4" deep steam table pan.
2. Carefully add the boiling water and stir to mix.
3. Add all remaining ingredients except the Cheese and stir to combine.
4. Bake in pre-heated 425F oven for 25-35 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
5. Top with cheese and return to oven to allow cheese to melt (if desired).
6. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Ingredient Statement:
Macaroni [enriched semolina flour (ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water], nonfat dry milk, cheese flavor [cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Whey, Butter (cream, salt)], modified food starch, dextrose, salt, maltodextrin, enriched flour, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, spices, onion, sugar, citric acid, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, green bell and jalapeno pepper, garlic, xanthan gum, parsley, caramel color, fd&c yellow #5 and #6.