HOT SAUSAGE PASTA

1 lb. Bow Ties or other medium pasta shape
1 lb. hot turkey sausage
1 16 oz. container of light sour cream
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (15.5 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (3.8 oz.) can sliced black olives
4 green onions, whites and tops, chopped
2 medium size tomatoes, chopped
tortilla chips (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.

Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet, breaking up with a fork while cooking.

When done, remove from heat and add sour cream, garlic salt, and green chilies to sausage.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, sausage mixture, and remaining ingredients.

Serve warm with tortilla chips and sliced avocado on the side.

Servings: 8
Source: National Pasta Association