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                         MEXICAN-STYLE BOW TIES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  8       oz           Bow Ties or Elbow Macaroni
                       -or other med. pasta shape,
                       - (uncooked)
  8       oz           Lean ground beef
 16       oz           Canned kidney beans
                       -or pinto beans, drained
    1/8   ts           Ground cumin
  1       t            Chili powder
  2       md           Tomatoes -- seeded & chopped
 16       oz           Canned whole kernel corn
                       -- drained
  1       sm           Green bell pepper -- chopped
    1/2   c            Shredded Cheddar cheese
    1/2   c            Sliced green onions
  1       c            Low-fat, plain yogurt
    1/2   c            Medium salsa
    1/2   c            Broken tortilla chips

 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

 In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add
 beans, cumin and chili powder; 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.

 Serves 6 to 8

 Each serving provides: 393 Calories; 22.8 g Protein;
 54.4 g Carbohydrates; 10.5 g Fat; 34.9 mg Cholesterol;
 561 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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