Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
12 ounces multi-color shaped pasta
1 ounce chicken taco seasoning (Penzey’s or McCormick work best)
8 ounce can tomato sauce
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1.5 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper (or to taste)
3 ounces taco sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
finely shredded jack cheese (optional)
diced green or red onions (optional)
Preparation
Start water for pasta. When boiling, begin to brown turkey in a large, pre-heated skillet. Immediately start pasta (10-12 minutes). When turkey is fully browned, add taco seasoning, tomato paste, diced tomatoes (with liquid from can), onion powder, and ground chipotle pepper. Stir until well mixed. Lower heat to a simmer.
When pasta is finished, drain and add to meat mixture. Add taco sauce and olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat and stir until well mixed and pasta is coated.
Serve and garnish with onions and cheese, if desired.
