Baked Nacho Pasta
7
- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time30 min
- Makes8 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Ingredients
3 cups large pasta shells
2 tsp oil
450 g lean ground turkey
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups shredded monterey jack
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips, plus more for garnish (optional)
4 cocktail tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
sour cream, (optional)
Instructions
COOK pasta following package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
HEAT oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high. Add turkey, jalapeno and white parts of green onion and cook until the meat is browned, about 9 min. Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and cook for 1 min. Stir in pasta and reserved cooking liquid until combined. Remove from heat.
SPRINKLE with cheese and chips. Broil in centre of oven until cheese is melted and chips begin to brown, checking often, 1 to 2 min. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and remaining green onions. Serve with more chips, avocado slices and sour cream. Kitchen Tip: To help heat-proof a pan’s handle, double-wrap with foil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 325, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 27g, Fat 15g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 366mg.
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