One Pot Turkey Mexican Pasta

Name: One Pot Turkey Mexican Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup diced onion; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups your favorite salsa (I use a medium, non-chunky salsa); 3 cups water or chicken broth; 3 cups medium UNCOOKED shells; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and cilantro for serving

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
362 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

One Pot Turkey Mexican Pasta

Amy Matthews

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When a craving hits for cheesy pasta, but you don't want to blow the fat and calorie bank, look no further than One Pot Turkey Mexican Pasta - a spicy, cheesy, delicious way to get your pasta fix. Lean ground turkey is cooked with pasta, salsa, plenty of smoky spices, and just a touch of sharp cheddar cheese - and as stated, everything is cooked in one pot!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup diced onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 cups your favorite salsa (I use a medium, non-chunky salsa)
3 cups water or chicken broth
3 cups medium UNCOOKED shells
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and cilantro for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (Optional: See step 3)
Heat a large oven-proof skillet with high sides to a medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add ground turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey. Once the turkey is mostly cooked, add onion, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Continue to saute for 3-4 minutes until garlic and onion are softened.
Add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Add salsa, water, uncooked pasta and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until pasta is aldente, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the pasta isn't sticking to the bottom. If you're using whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta, you may need to add a little bit more water and cook longer.
Once the pasta is aldente, stir one last time and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and cover with a lid or place in the oven just until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
Garish with sour cream and chopped parsley or cilantro.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 613mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	362kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	51mg	17%
Sodium	864mg	36%
Potassium	613mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1165IU	23%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	121mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%