I get lots of emails with recipes from various sources. I usually skim them, look for something I would make, and either delete or star them for later. This one popped up from Betty Crocker around the new year when Charlie was asking me when I was going to start cooking healthy. We've had this conversation so many times in our marriage and we've only been married 6 months! :) But this week, I've really tried to pick things that are healthy. The first thing that caught my eye on this recipe was "healthified." So technically, they've taken something that isn't usually healthy and made some substitutions to make it healthier! YAY! That's my kind of recipe! This made a lot and was more than enough for dinner, lunches tomorrow, and at least one more night's dinner. We both really liked it too!
Mexican Pasta Skillet
Source: Betty Crocker
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
15 oz. tomato sauce
1 1/2 C water
2 C uncooked elbow macaroni
1 C frozen corn (I used 1 1/2 C)
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat
Brown the ground beef. Add the salsa, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and corn. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Top with cheese and let the cheese melt 1-2 minutes.
***According to Betty, there are 6 servings at 370 calories each.
