Mexican-Style Bow Ties

* Exported from MasterCook *

MEXICAN-STYLE BOW TIES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Bow Ties or Elbow Macaroni
-or other med. pasta shape,
- (uncooked)
8 oz Lean ground beef
16 oz Canned kidney beans
-or pinto beans, drained
1/8 ts Ground cumin
1 t Chili powder
2 md Tomatoes -- seeded & chopped
16 oz Canned whole kernel corn
-- drained
1 sm Green bell pepper -- chopped
1/2 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c Sliced green onions
1 c Low-fat, plain yogurt
1/2 c Medium salsa
1/2 c Broken tortilla chips

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add
beans, cumin and chili powder; heat through. In large
bowl, combine pasta, meat mixture, tomatoes, corn,
green pepper, cheese and onions. In small bowl,
combine yogurt and salsa. Add to salad mixture and
toss well. Serve warm or cold. Garnish with tortilla
chips and serve with additional salsa.

Serves 6 to 8

Each serving provides: 393 Calories; 22.8 g Protein;
54.4 g Carbohydrates; 10.5 g Fat; 34.9 mg Cholesterol;
561 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%

Copyright National Pasta Association
(http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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