Mesa Turkey Pasta Recipe

Name: Mesa Turkey Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces, weight Pasta, I Used Elbow; 1-13 pound Ground Turkey; 1 whole Medium Onion; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 1 package (1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning; ⅔ cups Water; 4 Tablespoons Butter; ⅓ cups Flour; 2 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Plus Some For Topping; 1 cup Salsa; 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1/2 cups Fresh Or Frozen Corn

Servings: persons

10 ounces, weight Pasta, I Used Elbow
1-13 pound Ground Turkey
1 whole Medium Onion
1 whole Red Bell Pepper
1 package (1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning
⅔ cups Water
4 Tablespoons Butter
⅓ cups Flour
2 cups Milk
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Plus Some For Topping
1 cup Salsa
1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1/2 cups Fresh Or Frozen Corn

1
Boil pasta according to package directions.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Brown the turkey in a skillet.
4
Add onion and bell pepper.
5
Cook on medium high heat until onions begin to turn translucent.
6
Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water.
7
Turn heat down to a simmer.
8
Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan.
9
Once melted, add flour and whisk until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
10
Add milk.
11
Whisk occasionally until it boils.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Add 2 cups or so of cheese, stirring constantly until sauce is combined.
14
Mix cheese sauce, salsa, black beans, corn, and cooked pasta, and meat sauce together in a casserole dish.
15
Sprinkle with a bit more cheese.
16
Bake casserole in the oven for 15 or so minutes or until cheese is beginning to get golden.

920

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces, weight Pasta, I Used Elbow, 1-13 pound Ground Turkey, 1 whole Medium Onion, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, and more.

Yes, Mesa Turkey Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mesa Turkey Pasta

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