Southwest Skillet

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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