Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1         stick         oleo
1         small         onion, cut up
3                       Morningstar breakfast (sausage) patties
1         can           kidney beans (or "chili" beans)
1-2       tbsp.         chili powder (to taste)
1         large         can tomato juice (46 oz)
1         cup           medium shell pasta

Preparation:

Melt oleo in large saucepan, add onions. Place patties over onions, cook over med. heat, turning patties once, long enough to thaw patties and smash them to hamburger consistency. Add beans and chili powder, stir well. Add tomato juice, stir, then pasta. Bring to good simmer, then turn to low simmer and cook 45-60 minutes. Serve. (Can be put into crockpot and brought as potluck dish)