Tex Mex Turkey Hamburger Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey or chicken
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, preferably multicoloured
- 1 pkg Ooey Gooey Queso Hot Dip Mix
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk, your choice
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Preparation
- In Multipurpose Pot, set over high heat, boil macaroni until tender, about 6–7 min.
- Meanwhile, dice pepper. Add to boiling water for the last 1 min of cooking.
- Place turkey in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high 4 min. Using Ground Meat Separator, break up chunks halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Carefully drain noodles and pepper, set aside. In the same pot, whisk mix with milk. Whisking constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat; simmer whisking often, for 3 min or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
- Return noodles and bell pepper to the pot with queso sauce. Add cooked turkey; stir until evenly mixed. Spoon into bowls and top with cherry tomatoes, and additional toppings, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 410, Fat 16 g (Saturated 7 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 29 g.
Tips
Use 1 pkg (12 oz/340 g) veggie ground round instead of ground turkey.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing, your choice.