Best Healthified Mexican Pasta Skillet Recipes

Provided by hungrykitten

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 93%)
1 (16 ounce) jar muir glen organic mild salsa
1 cup muir glen organic tomato sauce (from 15-oz can)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked multigrain elbow macaroni
1 cup green giant valley fresh steamers niblets frozen corn
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
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.
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 778.9, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 25.6

Provided by amberwherley

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni
1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
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 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.