Southwest Skillet

Southwest Skillet
Cook Time: 30 Minutes Time to Table: 30 Minutes Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

3/4  pound lean ground beef
1-1/2  cups water
3/4  cup milk
2  tablespoons margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat
1  package (6.0 ounces) PASTA RONI® Corkscrew with Four Cheeses
1  teaspoon chili powder
1  cup chunky salsa
1  cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2  cup (2 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  Chopped cilantro (optional)

Preparation Steps

1.  In large skillet, brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add 1½ cups water, ¾ cup milk and 2 tablespoons margarine to skillet with beef. Bring to a boil.
2.  Slowly stir in pasta, seasonings and chili powder . Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Gently boil uncovered, 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.  Stir in salsa and corn; return to a boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is slightly firm, stirring frequently. Remove skillet from heat. (Sauce will be thin.) Sprinkle cheese and Topping over pasta. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes for sauce to thicken. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

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