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Mexican Pasta Skillet

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 6
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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!
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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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)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 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.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.
  • tip 2
    Lean ground turkey can be used instead of the ground beef, if you like.
  • tip 3
    Toss a crisp green salad with your favorite low-fat dressing and serve it with this family-style skillet meal. Fresh fruit makes a perfect dessert.

Nutrition Information

380 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 25g Protein, 52g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
610mg
25%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
52g
17%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
2g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • 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!
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