Barbecued Beef and Bow-Tie Pasta

Barbecued Beef and Bow-Tie Pasta

Prep Time: 15 minutes. Start to Finish: 30 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped  

1 1/2 cups uncooked mini bow-tie pasta

2 1/2 cups Progresso® beef-flavored broth

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Directions:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1 minute

Stir in pasta, broth, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper

Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low

Cover; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Stir in corn and 1 cup of the cheese

Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese

Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, until corn is hot and cheese is melted.