"Healthified" Mexican Pasta Skillet
Recipe from Betty Crocker

72% less sat fat, 68% less fat, 26% fewer calories than the original recipe. This 30-minute sizzling skillet will have your family running to the table! From eatbetteramerica.


Healthified Mexican Pasta Skillet

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Ingredients
  • 1   lb
    extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
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  • 1   jar (16 oz)
    Muir Glen® organic mild salsa
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  • 1   cup
    Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce (from 15-oz can)
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  • 1 1/2   cups
    water
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  • 2   cups
    uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni
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  • 1   cup
    Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets® frozen corn
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  • 1/2   cup
    shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
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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.
Nutrition information
Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 650mg; Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g); Protein 25g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20%. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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