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.

Course Dinner

Keyword pasta, healthy pasta, taco, spinach, easy pasta, beans, ground turkey, one pot, taco seasoning, whole wheat pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 420

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!

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