Radiatore pasta

1 cup onion, diced
1 cup bell peppers
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 cup chopped broccoli
12 oz can tomato paste
15 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 box raditore
1 tube Bob Evans Italian Sausage
1/2 tsp salt

Brown Italian sausage, drain & set aside.

In separate pan, saute' onion, garlic, peppers, broccoli until browning is starting to occur. Add tomato sauce, paste, sugar, salt & vinegar.

Add sausage to sauce/veggie mixture.

Cook radiatore according to to directions on box. Add to sauce & garnish with parmesan cheese as desired.

Mexican Chicken Soup

I made this up

Soup:
2 cups shredded roasted chicken
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can rotel
3 TBSP Fajita seasoning from Penzey's
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 cups black beans
pepper as desired
1 can chicken broth
3 cups water

Toppings:
1 container honey-flavored Greek yogurt
corn chip strips as desired
lowfat shredded cheddar cheese

Add all soup ingredients to crockpot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

When ready to serve, place in oven-proof bowls. Top with layer of cheddar cheese. Place under preheated broiler for 5 minutes until bubbly.
Top with generous helping of Greek yogurt & corn chips.