By Aggieskitchen
A twist on classic Italian baked ziti, this Mexican Baked Pasta is a great weeknight meal your family will love!
Mexican Baked Pasta
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 13 oz of whole wheat penne
- 1 lb of lean ground turkey
- 1 TB olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- pinch salt and pepper
- 24 oz jar of salsa (I used Pace chunky mild)
- 1 can Bush's Black Beans, drained and rinsed (or Bush's new Black Chili Beans)
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring pot of water to boil for pasta, cook according to directions.
- In large heated non stick skillet, add oil, garlic, peppers and onions. Saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Add ground turkey and brown. Add spices, salt and pepper. Add to a large bowl with black beans, salsa and pasta. Toss to combine.
- Pour half of pasta mixture into casserole dish. Spread 1 cup of shredded cheese over pasta. Add rest of pasta over cheese and top with remaining cheese. Place in oven and cook for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden.
Nutritional Information via My Fitness Pal: 450 calories / 18g fat / 10g dietary fiber / 49g carbohydrate / 29g protein
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