Creamy Taco Mac

Has it really been over a month since my last post? Where does the time go?

I loved Hamburger Helper growing up and okay, I will admit it, I on very slight occasion will still cook it. But not after today! This recipe has opened my eyes to so many other possibilities. Best part of the meal? It is nowhere near the fat and calories Hamburger Helper has per serving. So when I tell you to Enjoy, I really mean ENJOY!!

(MOM, This dish is for you! This dish does not require cheese to enjoy!)

Creamy Taco Mac
adapted from Annie’s Eats

Ingredients

1¼ lbs. ground turkey

13 oz. whole grain pasta shapes

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp. mexican chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin
1 tbsp. coriander

3 oz. reduced fat cream cheese

¾ cup reduced fat sour cream
1 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Salt and pepper

Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions for Cooking

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.

In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium to medium-high heat until almost cooked through. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and turkey is cooked through. Mix in the diced tomatoes and spices and let simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream and reserved pasta water, and continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce. Remove from the heat and top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

Enjoy!