Taco pasta

Ingredients

• Onions

  Raw

  1 cup, chopped or 160g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 clove or 3g

• Dry taco seasoning mix

  Campbell soup company, pace

  2 tbsp or 5g

• Fresh cilantro

  Coriander leaves, raw

  ¼ cup or 4g

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Cream cheese

  3 oz or 85g

• Sour cream

  Reduced fat, cultured

  ½ cup or 121g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 tsp or 2g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  8 oz or 227g

• Tomatoes

  Crushed, canned

  1 can (15 oz) or 425g

Directions

1. Chop the onions, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and drain the tomatoes. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground meat and onions over medium-high heat. Add in the diced tomatoes, garlic and taco seasoning and let simmer over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream and remaining pasta water. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended. Simmer for a few minutes over medium heat to reduce the sauce, if needed. Toss in the cilantro right before serving for some fresh color and flavor, if desired.

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