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Siri's One-Pot Mexican Pasta

Siri Daly's One-Pot Mexican Pasta
Siri Daly's One-Pot Mexican PastaNathan Congleton / TODAY
Servings:
6-8
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Chef notes

Give the dish some color and style it your way with a variety of toppings like chopped avocado, thinly sliced scallions and spicy jalapeños.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 package store-bought taco seasoning
  • 12 ounces frozen squash, thawed
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 8 ounces store-bought jarred taco sauce
  • cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, plus more for serving
  • Chopped avocado, scallions and jalapeños, for serving (optional)

Preparation

1.

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2.

Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink.

3.

Add the taco seasoning and squash, and cook for a few more minutes, until everything is combined.

4.

Add the pasta, chicken stock and taco sauce and bring to a boil.

5.

Stir everything up, cover the pot, lower to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes.

6.

Uncover, add the cheese, and simmer until the cheese has melted and sauce has thickened. Add a little more cheese on the top before serving, plus your favorite garnishes like chopped avocado, scallions and jalapeños.