Southwestern Gemelli with Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon chopped
• 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed canned
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
• 4 servings cilantro leaves chopped
• 1 cup regular corn fresh
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 12 ounces gemelli 
• 0.5 cup chicken broth low-sodium
• 4 servings salt and pepper 
• 4 servings cheddar shredded

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
2. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 10 minutes or as package label directs.
3. Drain.
4. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
5. Drain off all but 2 Tbsp. fat in skillet, add garlic and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds.
6. Add broth, beans, corn and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
7. Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and shredded Cheddar, if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side.