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Baked Nacho Pasta

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time30 mins
  • Makes8 servings
Baked Nacho Pasta

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

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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