Healthy Taco Pasta

Creamy, healthy taco pasta is high-protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free for an easy weeknight meal or healthy meal prep. 

Who doesn’t love tacos and pasta? Here is a nutritious combo of the best of both worlds for a healthy meal everyone will love. Healthy taco pasta is a cheesy blend of twirly pasta noodles, fresh veggies, and plenty of taco spice. This pasta is customizable to your taste and dietary needs. Want to fluff up your pasta? Easily add in a can of black beans or corn to pasta with the tomatoes to make it go a little further. Toppings are not necessary, but feel free to top with your favorite extras! I’ve included some of mine in the recipe for reference.

• Easily customizable to fit your palate
• Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be vegan
• Packed with veggies, protein, and an irresistible flavor
• Lasts up to 5 days in the fridge
• Ready in about 15 minutes

• Chickpea pasta:  high in fiber, aids in digestion, and supports satiety and blood sugar regulation
• Ground Turkey: great source of protein that is packed with vitamin B, minerals to promote skin health, and a variety of other nutrients
• Zucchini: excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, boosts immunity, and protects your skin
• Tomato: promotes heart health and is an excellent source of vitamin C 
• Onion: rich in prebiotics and antioxidants

• *Can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef. If you are vegetarian or vegan, omit ground meat and add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans
• **Can substitute diced tomatoes for fire-roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chilies if you like a little spice

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Healthy Taco Pasta

Creamy, healthy taco pasta is high-protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free for an easy weeknight meal or healthy meal prep. 

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Ingredients

  

Healthy Taco Pasta

• 1 box rotini chickpea pasta or your favorite lentil or gluten-free pasta
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 onion diced
• 1 lb ground turkey I use 93%*
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 2-3 zucchini chopped
• 2 cans diced tomatoes**
• 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese

Toppings & Additions

• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• Greek yogurt
• avocado
• jalapeños
• guacamole

Instructions

 

• Heat a large pot to cook your pasta according to the package instructions
• Chop zucchini and onions.
•  Heat a large pan to medium and add avocado oil to the pan. Once the pan is hot, add in the chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes 'til onions are soft.
• Add in ground turkey and cook 'til no longer pink, then stir in your taco seasoning.
• Mix in chopped zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour in 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 4 oz of dairy-free cream cheese and mix 'til cheese is melted.
• Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• Once the pasta is cooked and drained, stir into the meat and veggie mixture.
• Enjoy immediately or store for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Notes

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Keyword 15-minute dinner, chickpeas, dairy-free, easy dinner, gluten-free, ground turkey, healthy, healthy meal, high-protein, pasta, taco, tomato, zucchini

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