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One-Pot Taco Pasta

Taco night meets pasta night! This hearty and family-friendly meal brings together all your favorite taco flavors in one easy pot. This pasta is packed with fiber and lean protein, resulting in a delicious, balanced dinner that is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 green bell peppers (diced)
  • ½ tsp. salt (divided)
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 low sodium taco seasoning pack
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 10 oz. whole wheat pasta
  • 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 ½ oz. frozen spinach (drained and squeezed of excess water) (¼ of a 10-oz. pack)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional toppings:

  • sliced avocado
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • If frozen spinach is not thawed, remove portion from the freezer and add to a colander over your sink to thaw. Once thawed, use a paper towel to squeeze off excess water and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot that has a lid over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  • When olive oil is hot, add diced onion, green bell pepper and ¼ tsp. salt. Stir and cook until veggies are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and remaining ¼ tsp. salt and pepper. Break turkey apart with a wooden spatula and continue cooking until turkey is cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add taco seasoning and stir to combine. Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes (do not drain) and pasta to the pot. Mix it all together well, ensuring the pasta is covered by the liquid.
  • Turn the heat to high until the mixture reaches a boil. Once boiling, cover pot with a lid and turn heat down to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice during cook time.
  • Remove lid and check to see if pasta is al dente. Once pasta is al dente, add in black beans and thawed/drained spinach. Stir to combine and heat for one minute.
  • Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheese. Cover the pot with the lid and let sit until cheese is melted, about one minute.
  • Divide between four bowls, top with optional toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 37gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1730IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Taco Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
763
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
938
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
1730
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
175
mg
18
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.