Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Push veggies to the side and add ground meat; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and minced garlic, mixing well.
- Reduce heat slightly and add cream cheese and diced tomatoes; stir until creamy.
- Fold in the cooked pasta until well coated, then top with shredded cheese. Cover briefly on low heat until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg