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Speedy Turkey Taco Mac 'n' Cheese

Speedy Turkey Taco Mac 'n' Cheese

with Sweet Peppers
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Calories
780 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Fish
  • Sesame
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

250 g

Ground Turkey

1 tbsp

Tex-Mex Paste

(Contains: Gluten, Fish, Sesame, Egg, Crustaceans, Milk, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard)

8 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

(Contains: Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Sulphites)

1 unit

Sweet Bell Pepper

4 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

(Contains: Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Sesame, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat, May contain traces of allergens)

1 unit

Tomato

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit

Green Onion

2 unit

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Milk)

2 unit

Garlic, cloves

1 tbsp

Hot Sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Fish, Sesame, Tree nuts, Soy, Crustaceans, Wheat, Egg, May contain traces of allergens)

Not included in your delivery

½ tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories780 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol140 mg
Sodium1460 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1200 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Colander
Large Pot
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons

Cooking Steps

Cook pasta
1
  • Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water. Strain cavatappi, then return to the pot, off heat. 
Prep and cook peppers
2
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. 
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic. 
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil and peppers. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate. 
Cook turkey
3
  • Reduce heat of the same pan to medium.
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp oil), then turkey and Enchilada Spice Blend. Cook for 3-5 min, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.** Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice green onion. 
Make sauce
4
  • To the same pan, add garlic, Tex-Mex paste and tomato sauce base. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • Add reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 
Assemble pasta
5
  • To the pot with strained cavatappi, add turkey mixture, peppers and cheese. Stir to combine. 
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide pasta between bowls. 
  • Dollop with sour cream. 
  • Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over top. 
  • Drizzle with hot sauce, if you like.
7

If you've opted to get turkey, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to the pan, then add turkey. Cook turkey in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the beef.**  [Disregard instructions to drain excess fat.]