Bow Ties in Beef Blush Sauce

By á-2755

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Picante Sauce
• 1/2 of an 8-ounce package Neufchâtel cheese, cut into cubes
• 3 cups bow tie pasta, cooked without salt and drained (about 4 1/4 cups

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cook the beef, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.

2.Stir the picante sauce and cheese in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, stirring often. Stir in the pasta and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.