Cheesy Taco Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Twist
Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious and easy comfort food dish that features a flavorful twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, and bell peppers.
- Bring to a simmer and then add the cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the dish.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef or pork if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg