Name: Cheesy Beef & Pasta Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings, 2 cups each.
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion s; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes , undrained; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup penne pasta , uncooked; 1 yellow bell pepper , chopped; 2 oz. 2% Milk VELVEETA® , cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

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Cook meat with onions, cumin and chili powder in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, water, pasta and peppers; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 18 to 20 min. or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in VELVEETA; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Special Extra

Add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper along with the onions, cumin and chili powder.

Substitute

Substitute a green bell pepper for the yellow pepper.

Servings

2 servings, 2 cups each

Healthy Living

Low fat
Low calorie
Good source of vitamin A or C
Generally Nutritious
Low sodium

Diet Exchange

2 Starch
3 Vegetable
3 Meat (L)
1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

This Southwest-inspired meal is loaded with flavor yet low in calories, fat and sodium. As an added bonus, the yellow pepper is rich in vitamin C. Eating right never tasted so good!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 2 servings, 2 cups each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	450

Total fat	10g
Saturated fat	4.5g
Cholesterol	85mg
Sodium	600mg
Carbohydrate	55g
Dietary fiber	6g
Sugars	15g
Protein	36g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	35 %DV
Vitamin C	120 %DV
Calcium	25 %DV
Iron	35 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.