Tex-Mex Cavatappi

Tex-Mex Cavatappi (from the kitchen of Nikki Holmstead)

½ lb. ground beef ¼ c chopped cilantro
1 ½ tsp chili powder 1 ½ c shredded cheddar cheese
2 c chunky red salsa salt and pepper to taste
¾ lb. Cavatappi pasta
2 tsp lime juice

Combine ground beef, chili powder, salt and pepper in a large frying pan on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add salsa and simmer over low about 10 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with hamburger mixture, lime juice, cilantro and 1 c of cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining ½ c heese and serve with lime wedges if desired.