Best Turkey Taco Pasta Toss Recipes

TURKEY TACO MACARONI

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This is a nice little twist on a classic dish. If you love cheese, feel free to add more, and green peppers are a great taste if you want some vegetables. -Barb Kondolf, Hamlin, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup salsa
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until pasta is toasted. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles., Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, water, salsa and taco seasoning. Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until pasta is tender., Remove insert; top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

TURKEY TORTELLINI TOSS

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One night I had frozen cheese tortellini on hand but didn't have a clue about what I was going to make. I scanned my cupboards and refrigerator, and soon I was happily cooking away. So fresh-tasting and simple, this is a combination I turn to again and again! -Leo Parr, New Orleans, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces)
1 pound ground turkey
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey, zucchini and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, 7-9 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese., Drain tortellini; add to skillet and toss to combine. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.