Texas Rattlesnake Chili

      Yield: 6 Servings

      2 T  vegetable oil

    1/2 c  onion,chopped

    1/2 c  green pepper,chopped

      1 cl garlic,minced

      1 lb lean beef,Ground

      1 c  rattlesnake meat,cubed

           -chicken can be sub

      2 T  chili powder

      2 t  salt

      1 t  cayenne pepper

      2 cn (14.5 oz) tomatos,undrained

      1 cn (6 oz) tomato paste

      2 c  water

      2 c  pasta,small shells

In 5-qt saucepan, heat the oil and cook onion, green pepper and

garlic until tender.  Add meat.  Cook until done, about 5 minutes.  Stir in seasonings, tomatoes and tomato paste.  Heat to boiling,

reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.  Before serving, add water and

return chili to boiling. Stir in the uncooked pasta; continue

boiling, stirring frequently, 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta