"Healthified" Mexican Pasta Skillet Recipe

Published: December 26, 2010

YIELD: 6 servings
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PREP TIME: 30 min
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COOK TIME: 30 min

Ingredients

	1 lb extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
	1 jar (16 oz) Muir Glen® organic mild salsa
	1 cup Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce (from 15-oz can)
	1½ cups water
	2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni
	1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
	½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Directions

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 and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
3.Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.