TEXAS-STYLE PASTA SALAD

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For spur-of-the-moment potluck fare, you can't miss with this colorful, satisfying, southwest-inspired dish. You'll be out the door in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
8 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 3/4 cups)
3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup Old El Paso™ medium taco sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
In large bowl, mix pasta, chiles, bell pepper, cheese, onions and cilantro.
In small bowl, mix taco sauce, oil, lime juice and cumin. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Top with crushed tortilla chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g