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Skillet Taco Pasta Shells

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup salsa verde green salsa or green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 ½ cups medium pasta shells
  • 1 ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro for sprinkling
  • sour cream olives and salsa for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef, salt, pepper, onion (or onion powder), and garlic (or garlic powder), stirring every once in a while to break the meat into small pieces. Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess grease and scrape the meat mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. To the skillet add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa verde, pinto beans, chili powder, oregano, pasta shells, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often to make sure the pasta isn't sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cooked ground meat and top with the shredded cheese. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. The sauce will thicken as it rests.
  5. Serve with sour cream, olives, and salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 918mg (38%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 462kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 918mg 38%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.