Quick & Easy Chili Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
2 cups salsa (hot or mild)
2 cups frozen corn
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
12 ounces rotini pasta or 12 ounces macaroni noodles
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (I use mexican blend cheese)

Preparation

Place the oil in large saucepan, over medium heat, add beef and onion, cook stirring 10 minutes, drain any fat. Add chili powder, cook stirring 1 minute. Add salsa, corn, kidney bean and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cook, covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occassionally.
Meanwhile cook pasta, until tender. Drain well, add to chili mixture and stir well. Serve immediately sprinkled with shredded cheese.