Beef / Pork

Tex Mex Fusilli is for Dinner.

Tex Mex Fusilli takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Tex Mex Fusilli takes 20 minutes to cook.

Tex Mex Fusilli makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Tex Mex Fusilli are:

* 1 lb fusilli (Catelli smart, or whole wheat)
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 1/2 cups milk, skim
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated, low fat
* 2 cups diced cooked chicken or ham, lean
* 3/4 cup frozen corn
* 1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
* 1/3 cup salsa

Here is how you make Tex Mex Fusilli:

Cook Pasta according to package directions.Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.Stir in flour until blended.Gradually whisk in Milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps.Stir and bring to a boil.Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.Stir in chicken or ham, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl.Toss sauce with pasta and add extra salsa, if desired.Serve with a green salad, or veggie sticks.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HAG-CHEF.

The nutritional information for Tex Mex Fusilli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 489.1

• Total Fat: 10.9 g
• Cholesterol: 42.4 mg
• Sodium: 1,301.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 75.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
• Protein: 28.0 g