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Mexican Pasta Skillet

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jan 8, 2024
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Looking to shake up pasta night with a Mexican pasta recipe with ground beef? We've got just the thing. This 30-minute sizzling Mexican pasta dish will have your family running to the table, and you'll love that it's ready to serve in just half an hour!

Mexican Pasta Skillet

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
  • 1 jar (16 oz) thick & chunky mild salsa
  • 1 cup Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce (from 8-oz can)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain elbow macaroni (about 8 oz)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium- high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in salsa, tomato sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in macaroni and corn. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand covered 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

370 Calories
6g Total Fat
25g Protein
53g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
650mg
27%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
5g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 2 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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