Cheesy Taco Pasta with Ground Turkey

pasta dish in a white bowl with checker napkin

Cheesy Taco Pasta with Ground Turkey

Delicious and easy, this recipe may remind you of the Hamburger Helper of your childhood. It is just as easy, much healthier, and a whole lot tastier! Best part, it's all done in one pot.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Servings people

Calories 472kcal

Author Angela Allison

Cost 10-12

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
½ onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup taco seasoning mix (one packet)
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups milk
2 cups water
2 cups dried macaroni
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

Cook ground turkey in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat until it starts to brown. Add in the onion and garlic and continue cooked through and onions have softened. Add in the taco seasoning mix and diced tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
Pour the water and milk into the skillet. Bring to a low boil and add in the dried macaroni and cook, uncovered, until al dente (about 6-8 minutes). Turn off heat and stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until combined. Allow mixture to sit for a minute or two to thicken before serving.

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Notes

Taco pasta is a quick and easy one pot dinner that can be served immediately or made ahead and reheated over low heat.

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