Taco Pasta Recipe
Taco pasta recipe with ground turkey and rotini pa
Servings: 8
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 1 yellow pepper
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 TBS chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 6 oz cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- cilantro to top
Instructions
- Preheat pan to medium high. Add 2 tsp. olive oil.
- Dice onions and add onions to the pan. Cook until soft. Add diced pepper and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook fully.
- In a large pot add 1 lb. box of rotini pasta, 1-28 oz. can diced tomatoes (not drained), 3 TBS chili powder, 1 ½ tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. onion powder, 2 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt and 4 ½ cups of water.
- Add ground turkey mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook on medium high for 8-10 minutes covered, stirring every few minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer uncovered for an additional 4-5 minutes while the remaining juices soak in.
- Add 6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese and ⅓ cup of plain yogurt. Fold in.
- Top with cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
* Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will very based on brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 963IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg