Southwestern Style Pasta Skillet

1/2 of 16oz pkg. wagon wheel macaroni
1/2lb fully cooked chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, diced
1 lg. onion, diced
1 sm zucchini, diced
2 14 1/2oz cans low sodium stewed tomatoes
16oz can whole kernel corn, drained
4oz can diced mild green chilies
coarsely grated monteray jack cheese for garnish if desired

Prepare macaroni as label directs but do not add salt to water,
drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile in 12" skillet over med-high heat, cook sausage, green
pepper, and onion, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender;
discard any fat in skillet.

Stir in zucchini, stewed tomatoes, corn and chilies with their
liquid; heat to boiling.  Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes to
blend flavours.

Stir macaroni into mixture in skillet, sprinkle with cheese if
desired.  

4 main dish servings

560 cal.
18g fat
56mg chol.