Tex-Mex Chili Pasta - Low Fat Recipes

Tex-Mex Chili Pasta

Ingredients

3/4 lb. ground turkey or chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 oz.) Ragú Light Pasta Sauce - Tomato & Herb
1 1/2 cups (14 oz. can) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
8 oz. spaghetti or thin spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese or lowfat Cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup crushed baked tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook meat until done; drain. Add onion;
cook 5 minutes or until tender.

Stir in pasta sauce, beans and seasonings; heat to boiling. Reduce heat;
simmer 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss hot pasta
and one-half sauce; spoon remaining sauce over top.

Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.

8 servings (about 1 cup each)

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 260
Carbohydrate: 39 g.
Fat: 3.5 g.
Protein: 17 g.
Cholesterol: 25 mg.
Sodium: 590 mg.