RIGATONI WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE GROUND-TURKEY SAUCE

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Quick & Easy     Spice     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch diced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 pound ground turkey
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes including-the juice
1 pinch of dried hot red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander plus coriander sprigs for garnish if desired
1/4 pound rigatoni
coarsely grated Monterey Jack for sprinkling the pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is softened, add the garlic, the bell pepper, the chili powder, the cumin, and the cayenne, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the turkey and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes with the juice, breaking them up, the red pepper flakes, the chopped coriander, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until it is thickened.
  • While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of boiling salted water cook the rigatoni untul it is al dente, drain it well, and divide it between 2 bowls. Divide the sauce between the bowls, sprinkle it with the Monterey Jack, and garnish each serving with a coriander sprig.

SK Ridoy (SK Ridoy)
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta. It's a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Lucious Zwicker
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This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served hot or cold.


Carter Blevins
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Chinanu Elijah
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the pasta and didn't even notice the black beans and corn.


David McGrade
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I thought this recipe was a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt next time.


lehlohonolo jade
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


joshim Boss
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook ground turkey. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Elicia Dhanraj
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover ground turkey and didn't know what to do with it. This dish was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Nozithelo Mpofu
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I'm not a fan of Southwestern food, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the rigatoni noodles were cooked perfectly.


Mohammad Shifat
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Southwestern flavors. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Jenifer Manley
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Christina Ammon
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my kids. I'll have to tone it down next time.


Timothy Unsell
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The sauce was too watery. I had to add more cornstarch to thicken it up.


Rose Christopher
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Dorsey Paulk jr (Mind your own business)
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I added a can of diced green chilies to the sauce for an extra kick. It was delicious!


Kenneth Robinson
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Zafar Naqvi
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I'm not a big fan of ground turkey, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the sauce was. The Southwestern spices really make this dish special.


j-lynn roopnarine
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Laura Hofer
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the corn and black beans pairs perfectly with the spicy ground turkey. The rigatoni noodles are a great choice because they hold the sauce well.


Donkey kong Main SSBU
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The ground turkey sauce was flavorful and the Southwestern spices gave it a unique twist. The rigatoni noodles were cooked perfectly and absorbed the sauce well. I will definitely be making this again.