Recipe: Mexican-Style Bow Ties (using ground beef, beans, salsa and yogurt)

MEXICAN-STYLE BOW TIES

8 ounces uncooked bow ties, elbow macaroni, or other medium pasta shape
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can 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 (plus additional for serving)
1/2 cup broken tortilla chips (for serving)

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. .

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain.

Add beans, cumin and chili powder to the beef in the skillet; 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.

Makes 8 servings
Source: National Pasta Association