Mexican Pasta Skillet

Name: Mexican Pasta Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef; 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa; 1 cup Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce (from 8-oz can); 1 1/2 cups water; 2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni (about 8 oz); 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag); 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

6 Ratings

6 Reviews

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 6

This 30-minute sizzling skillet will have your family running to the table!

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 28, 2013

Ingredients

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa
1 cup Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce (from 8-oz can)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni (about 8 oz)
1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps

1

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium- high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2

Stir in salsa, tomato sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in macaroni and corn. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
3

Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand covered 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.
Lean ground turkey can be used instead of the ground beef, if you like.
Toss a crisp green salad with your favorite reduced-fat dressing and serve it with this family-style skillet meal. Fresh fruit makes a perfect dessert.