Taco Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
507 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Pasta Salad
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This Taco Pasta Salad is a comforting and delicious meal that your whole family will enjoy. It is creamy, filling, and has a burst of Mexican flavors.
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Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Whole wheat Penne pasta
- 1 Tsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 3 Tsp taco seasoning
- 1 Cup sour cream Light
- 1/3 Cup shredded cheddar cheese Light
- 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 1 Cup canned corn drained
- 1 Large avocado pitted and diced
- a small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot with salted water cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until meat is browned and cooked through, and onion is tender.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- Add in the cooked pasta, sour cream and cheddar cheese to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes, corn, avocado and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts:
- Please note that the nutrition label is just a rough estimate based on an online nutrition calculator I used. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use in making the recipe. Values may vary.
- Bring your water to a rapid boil before adding the pasta. This means the pasta will be properly cooked and not soggy.
- Make sure to stir your pasta just after you drop it in the water, this stops the pasta from cooking.
- You don't have to use penne, ideally use pasta that's a shell or has ridges, this means they'll catch all that lovely sauce!
- Ideally, opt for freshly shredded cheese, it melts better than pre-shredded.
- I used light cheddar cheese and light sour cream, to keep things lighter! Still tastes awesome.
- You may use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. The taste may vary slightly.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to this Taco Pasta Salad, for a zesty bite, plus it helps keep leftovers fresher!
- Add jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- For a pasta salad that feels heartier, don't break up the ground meat too finely, leave it a bit chunky.
- If you are making a huge batch of this recipe for later, don't add the avocados until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
776mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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