Beefy Shells and Cheese

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (12 oz.) shells and cheese dinner mix
2 c. water
1 1/4 c. salsa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set aside cheese sauce packet from dinner mix. Add shells and water to skillet. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Stir in the salsa, beans, chili powder, salt and contents of cheese sauce packet. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.