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Salsa Pasta

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
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Is it "olé!" or "mamma mia?" Either way, you'll enjoy this quick and easy veggie-pasta dish.
Updated Oct 10, 2006
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups Progresso™ diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
  • Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • 2
    While macaroni is cooking, heat remaining ingredients except cheese and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pepper.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Have fun experimenting with the different salsas on your supermarket's shelves. Look for salsas with cilantro, chipotle peppers, chunky vegetables or fire-roasted tomatoes.
  • tip 2
    Add cooked ground beef or leftover cooked chicken or turkey for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

360 Calories, 11 g Total Fat, 16 g Protein, 54 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Cholesterol
30 mg
Sodium
520 mg
Potassium
420 mg
Total Carbohydrate
54 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Protein
16 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
26%
26%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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