50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Pasta & Rice - Southwestern Pasta Skillet

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Pasta & Rice

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Southwestern Pasta Skillet

From the Kitchen of: Boomer

Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks - June 2000

2 3/4	Cups	Uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1	Lb.	Lean ground beef
1	15 oz. can	Spicy chili beans, undrained
1	11 oz. can	Green giant Mexicorn
		with red & green peppers, drained
1	12 oz.	Mexican pasteurized
		process cheese spread, cubed
		(approx. 3 cups)

Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in beans, corn and cheese. Cover; Cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Gently stir cooked rotini into ground beef mixture until coated.
Serve immediately.
YIELD: 5 - (11/2 cup) servings