Mexican-Style Bow Ties
8 oz Bow Ties, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
8 oz lean ground beef
1 16-oz. can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 8-oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
1/2 cup medium salsa
1/2 cup broken tortilla chips
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Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
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In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add beans, cumin and chili powder; heat through.
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In large bowl, combine pasta, meat mixture, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, cheese and onions.
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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.
Servings: 6