THREE BEAN CHILI BAKE ENJOY DAN:

                         THREE BEAN CHILI BAKE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon grape-seed oil

 1 onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoon EACH paprika, turmeric and cumin

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoon EACH paprika and turmeric

1 (12 Oz) package frozen corn, defrosted

1 (10.5 Oz) RO*TEL tomatoes with green chilies

1 (8 Oz) can tomatoes sauce

1/4-cup ketchup

1(15 Oz) can black beans

1 (15 Oz) can chili beans

1 (15 Oz) can kidney beans

1 (32 Oz) can spicy V/8 juice

1 box penne pasta, cooked and drained

1/2-cup Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 F)

1.   In a skillet add oil over medium-high heat and sizzling.

2.   Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes; add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

3.   Season with chili powder and next 6 ingredients.

4.   Stir in tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, ketchup, and V/8 juice.

5.    Cook for about 10 minutes.

6.   Add beans; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 4 minutes.

7.   In prepared baking dish, add the cooked pasta.

8.   Toss with 1/2-the sauce and top with reaming sauce.

9.   Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

10.                Remove from oven and add cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                   BON-APPETITE!!