Savory Sweet and Satisfying: Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta: Savory Sweet and Satisfying

The absolute last thing I look forward to doing after a long day of work is cooking dinner. That is why I am always looking for simple and easy dinners that of course taste delicious.

This dinner fits with what I need for a weeknight perfectly. It is delicious, easy and quick to prepare. In less than 30 minutes this pasta will be ready to eat.

Besides being easy to make, this pasta is easy to customize. You can use your favorite ground meat and your favorite salsa to change up the flavor. Next time I think I might use salsa verde instead of the red salsa I used this time.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup water
8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup half and half
black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over medium high heat, cook and crumble the ground turkey until completely cooked. Drain a liquid in the skillet.
To the skillet, add in the taco seasoning, salsa and water. Stir to combine and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed.
Once the pasta is done, add it into the skillet and stir until well coated. Add in the cheese and half and half. Stir until the cheese has melted. Season with black pepper.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 622
Total Fat		26.9g
Saturated Fat		14.4g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.4g
Cholesterol		136.3mg
Sodium		853.9mg
Total Carbohydrates		54.4g
Dietary Fiber		1.9g
Sugars		6g
Protein		39.7g
Calcium		45.7%
Iron		14.4%
Potassium		639.5mg
Vitamin A		14.3%
Vitamin C		3%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.