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Quick and Tasty Turkey Taco Pasta Helper Recipe

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Try One Pan Homemade Cheesy Turkey Taco Pasta - all the flavors of a taco in a comforting pasta dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: comfort food, one-pot, Pasta, quick, Spicy, Taco, Turkey
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounces Ground Turkey (or Chopped Turkey Breast)
  • 5 Ounces Pasta
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 4 Ounces Canned Green Chilies
  • 1 Cup Salsa
  • 1 ½ Ounces Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons Whipped Cream Cheese

Instructions

  • Brown turkey in a large saute pan. About 3 to 4 minutes
    Ground turkey in a pan
  • When turkey is almost done add the Taco Seasoning and Green Chilies. Cook for about one minute.
    Cooked ground turkey
  • Stir salsa into the turkey mixture
    Ground turkey in pasta sauce
  • Add 2 cups of water. Stir into the turkey mixture.
    taco sauce with pasta and turkey
  • Add dry pasta to the turkey mixture. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a slow boil and cover. Cook for the time stated on the pasta packaging. The pasta we use takes 8 minutes to cook al dente.
    Taco sauce with pasta
  • When pasta is done to the way you like it. Turn off the heat.
    Pasta with taco sauce
  • Stir cheddar cheese and cream cheese into the pasta mixture.
    Pasta with taco sauce
  • Top with chopped green onions, cilantro, and or jalapenos. It's also good with a dollop of sour cream.
    Pasta with taco sauce and cilantro
  • Enjoy
    Pasta with taco sauce and cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg