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Taco Pasta  (Not yet rated)

A Tex Mex style mac and cheese. Spicy and creamy!

Cal: 405 Fat: 12g Carbs: 49g Protein: 24g Fiber: 3g
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Original recipe serves 6

Ingredients (serves 12)

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  • 24 ounces macaroni ; or other pasta shape
  • 2 pounds chicken; ground ; or ground beef
  • 2 small onions ; chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic ; minced
  • 28 ounces tomatoes ; canned, diced, with green chilis
  • 8 tablespoons taco seasoning ; or 1 packet
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro ; chopped, fresh, optional
  • salt ; to taste
  • black pepper ; to taste
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  • Directions

     Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Ready in: 30 min
    1. Cook pasta according to package directions, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. set the pasta aside, and
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground meat (chicken, beef or turkey will do) until no longer pink.
    3. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
    4. Add the taco seasoning, tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
    5. Stir in the reserved pasta water, sour cream, and cream cheese. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended.
    6. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer, reducing the sauce,  for another 3-5 minutes.
    7. Stir in the pasta to coat with the sauce.
    8. Top with cilantro (optional) before serving.

    Nutrition Facts*

    Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving per serving
    DV %

    20.3
    --
    16.2
    10
    19.1
    26.7
    48.6
    4.7


    Calories: 405.2
    Total Sugars: 3.8g
    Carb.: 48.7g
    Fiber: 2.5g
    Total Fats: 12.4g
    Cholesterol: 80mg
    Protein: 24.3g
    Sodium: 113mg

    *Data provided by USDA

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