Taco Pasta
I heart Mexican and Italian recipes, so I thought why not mix them together? Genius right?
And I’m all about easy and quick recipes and this is it!
I’m not sure if I’ve told you all, but my son is trying to get on the local club soccer team. What does that have to do with my blog you ask? Since I have soccer at least two nights a week, I must have dinner on the table by 5pm or after 8pm. In order to do that I need something quick and easy. But I’m a picky gal.
Are you picky?
I need something that’s delicious and tastes…yummy. This Taco Pasta Skillet was right up my alley. Had all those delicious Mexican spice flavors, then added with pasta. It made for a delicious combination. I also added my Homemade Taco Seasoning and it was amazing! Yum, Yum, Yum!! 😉
I try to only post recipes that are easy and quick because thats what I want to cook. But if the recipe is out of this world amazing and it’s got a ton of ingredients, it’s because it’s delicious and you need to make it asap!
I loved this dish and now we make it weekly. It comes together within 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for those soccer nights. It also warms up really well as leftovers, so lunches the next day are set.
Get the Recipe: Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound ground Turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or water
- 3/4 cup medium salsa
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- garnish, green onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and onions. Brown for about 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Add ground turkey, crumble into pieces and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain and place back into skillet.
- Add taco seasoning and mix well.
- Add corn, chicken stock, salsa, and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add macaroni and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover and heat low for 10 - 12 minutes, or until pasta is soft.
- Add cheese and cover for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted through.
- Garnish with green onions and Enjoy!
Taco Pasta
I think we must be blogging twins because I have a taco past posting to my site next Monday! 🙂 Your version sounds fantastic, Cyndi! I love the flavors and ground turkey in here. Sounds like it makes a perfect weeknight meal! Pinned!
We are totally blogging twins!! First the Reese’s spread and now this! Or I should back that up to the snack/energy bites too. We are in sync! 😉 Thank you friend!!!
This looks great Cyndi! There’s not much I love more than a big bowl of pasta 🙂
Thank you Ashley. Pasta is the best!
I love a quick, easy pasta dish. And I love tacos. How could I NOT like the two brought together? This looks so delicious!
Thank you Steph. I heart tacos too. 😉
This has to be my dream dinner! Tacos and pasta combined – sounds and looks mega delicious, Cyndi! 😀
Awww thank you Jess! I hope you like it.
This sounds so good! I’ll bet my children will love it, too!
Thanks for sharing!
I hope so! Thanks, Julie. 🙂
TOTALLY genius! Love this for dinner this week, Cyndi! Pinned!
Thank you Justine! I feel like a genius now, haha.
This reminds me of a meal that I used to make often but haven’t made in a while. I definitely need to try your recipe. I love that this works well as leftovers too!
Thank you Ashley!
This sounds so good and flavorful Cyndi! I am sure it would taste great even without the turkey [for vegetarians like me!]
Thank you Manali. And yes it would great without the meat also. 😉
I have been testing out a mexican style pasta for a while now. It is such a great idea and I love your recipe!
Thank you Shelby! 😉
I love pasta and tacos, and the idea of eating them together just seems so scandalous and delicious. It’s like blending two cultures together – mash ups are my fave! Pinned!
Thank you Erica. Mash ups are my fav too!
This looks delicious! One of my favourite quick and easy meals is a taco pasta too! So good. I love that you used turkey, I’ll have to do that next time! Yum!
Thank you Stacey! I love ground turkey. Hope you like it too. 😉
This looks downright delicious! I love this. Found you over at Two Cup Tuesday. I’d love it if you would link this to my Tuesday recipe link party, Tickle My Tastebuds
Cheers, Lori
Thank you Lori. I will check it out! 😉
This looks so delicious! I love combining mexican food with pasta. Yum!
Thank you Aimee. It’s such a great combo!
Quick easy pasta meals are the best!!! My kiddos would love this for sure!
I agree Jocelyn! This is a totally kids pleaser too. 🙂
This looks perfectly comforting and perfectly delicious!
Aww thank you Yvonne!! 😉
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