Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Medium Shells
                        -OR Elbow Macaroni
                        -OR other medium pasta
                        -shape, uncooked
   1       small        Onion
                        - peeled & finely diced
  12       oz           Canned corn -- drained
   1                    Jalapeno
                        - cored and thinly sliced
   1       tb           Chili powder
   1       t            Cumin
   2                    Garlic cloves
                        - finely chopped
  16       oz           Canned red kidney beans
                        - rinsed and drained
   1                    12-oz jar salsa
     1/2   c            Shredded Cheddar cheese
                        -(low-sodium)

Preparation:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine remaining ingredients in large pot and heat until onion is cooked. When pasta is done, drain well. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add contents of pot and toss gently until well combined. Sprinkle Cheddar on top and serve immediately. *May be frozen. To reheat, thaw completely and heat in large saucepan over medium-high heat until warmed through.

Nutritional Information:

305 Calories; 13.7 g Protein; 53.7 g Carbohydrates; 5.3 g Fat; 11.3 mg Cholesterol; 314 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 15%