Best 7 Turkey Taco Pasta Toss Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love? Look no further than turkey taco pasta toss! This dish combines the classic flavors of tacos with the convenience of a pasta dish, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that will be sure to become a staple. With easy-to-find ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or even a casual weekend meal. So, gather your ingredients and let's dive into the world of flavors with this delectable turkey taco pasta toss recipe.

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TURKEY TACO PASTA TOSS



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Taco seasoning mix isn't just for beefy taco dishes! Try it tonight with ground turkey breast in this delicious pasta toss.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. ground turkey breast
1 small onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup water
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add meat sauce; mix lightly. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 43 g

GRANDMA'S EASY TURKEY TACO SALAD



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This is an easy recipe that my Grandmother always made. It is simple and delicious. A sprinkle of cheddar cheese is a great topping.

Provided by Jennifer Wood Anastasia

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled
1 (8 fluid ounce) bottle thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Mix in taco seasoning mix as directed on package. Remove from heat.
  • Combine the turkey, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large bowl. Toss with salad dressing. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1129.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

HEARTY TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomatillo, jalapeño, garlic, medium white onion, fresh cilantro, lime, kosher salt, olive oil, ground turkey, medium white onion, kosher salt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, chili powder, corn tortilla, crumbled cotija cheese, radish, fresh cilantro, Lime wedge

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
1 jalapeño, seeded
3 cloves garlic
½ medium white onion
½ bunch fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
kosher salt, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
½ medium white onion, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend
¼ teaspoon chili powder
corn tortilla
4 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
radish, thinly sliced
fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedge

Steps:

  • Make the tomatillo salsa: Place the tomatillos in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the tomatillos have turned darker green in color and some of the skins have started to burst. Remove from the water and set aside to cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the jalapeño, garlic, onion, cilantro and cooled tomatillos. Blend until the cilantro and onion have broken down, but you can still see the tomatillo seeds. Be careful not to overblend. Season with the lime juice and salt.
  • Make the turkey filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften and caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Season with the salt, Hearty spice blend, and chili powder. Stir occasionally, allowing the turkey to brown slightly. Once the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Heat the tortillas in a clean skillet or over a medium-low flame on a gas burning stove. Wrap the hot tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm as you heat the remaining tortillas.
  • Assemble the tacos: Fill the hot tortillas with the turkey filling and garnish with salsa, cheese, radishes, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 5 grams

TACO PASTA TOSS



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Get the facts on this Taco Pasta Toss: Kids love pasta and they love tacos. Put them together and get a surefire dinnertime hit with our Taco Pasta Toss.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup water
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add meat sauce; mix lightly. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 39 g

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

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.

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



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This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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

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.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful pasta dish, use a flavorful cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
  • If you don't have any taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
  • To make the pasta dish more creamy, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • For a vegetarian version of the pasta dish, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground turkey.
  • To add more vegetables to the pasta dish, add some chopped bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.

Conclusion:

Turkey taco pasta toss is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings to create a dish that is perfect for your taste. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. If you have some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can use it to make this pasta dish. This is a great way to extend the life of your turkey and create a new and delicious meal.

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