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Rachel Kim

One Pot Taco Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can 4 oz diced mild green chiles with juices
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 10 oz dry small pasta shells
  • 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water reserved
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 4 oz pepper Jack cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook turkey and onion 8 minutes, crumbling finely, to 165°F.
  2. Stir garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano 30 seconds. Add chiles, corn, sauce, broth, and salt; boil.
  3. Add shells; steadily simmer uncovered 11 to 14 minutes, stirring bottom frequently.
  4. Add reserved water a few tablespoons at a time if sauce dries before pasta tender. Finish with loose coating sauce.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in pepper Jack until melted. Rest 3 minutes; divide among 5 bowls.