*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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