Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta: Irresistibly Creamy with Turkey Bacon
Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta is a deliciously creamy and savory dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner and loved by the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and ground turkey, cooking until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, and water; mix until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and cheese, stirring well to combine.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, consider adding jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time and reheated later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta, Cream Cheese, Turkey Bacon