Description
A delicious and nutritious meal that combines whole wheat pasta with ground turkey, black beans, and a creamy spicy queso sauce.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat pasta: 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Ground turkey: 1 lb (about 450 g)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz, undrained)
- Jalapeños: 1-2 (fresh or pickled, diced)
- Spicy queso sauce: 1 cup
- Shredded cheese: 1 cup (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in black beans and undrained diced tomatoes into the skillet with the turkey. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced jalapeños and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour the spicy queso sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with chickpeas, tofu, or lentils.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spicy queso, protein pasta, healthy pasta recipe, ground turkey, meal prep