SOUTHWESTERN CORN SKILLET

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Line up your cowboys and cowgirls for this hearty mix of ground beef, seasoned canned corn, and pasta, with a leg up on flavor from prepared sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked rotini pasta (2 2/3 cups)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 jar (26 oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup), if desired

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in pasta sauce, corn, salt and cooked pasta. Cook until hot. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until melted. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g