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Mexican Pasta Skillet

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30 min prep time
30 min total time
7 ingredients
6 servings

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

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.

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.

Expert Tips

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.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 10%
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 13% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg; 15%
Sodium: 650mg; 27%
Total Carbohydrate: 53g; 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 14% Sugars 5g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

3 1/2 Starch; 2 Lean Meat;

Carbohydrate Choice

3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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