Cheesy Taco Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dinner with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Cheesy Taco Pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and ground turkey. Cook until browned.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, and cooked macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Top with crumbled bacon and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg