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Healthy Taco Pasta

URL: https://kalejunkie.com/taco-pasta/

Ingredients

The pasta and sauce

  • 1 12 ounce package Pasta
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil or Olive oil
  • 1 small Onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 3 cloves Garlic, mashed
  • 1 15 ounce can Tomato sauce
  • 1 4.3 ounce container Plain dairy-free yogurt or Regular yogurt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • a pinch Cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper

Toppings (Optional)

  • Mexican blend cheese
  • Chives, chopped
  • Jalapeño, chopped
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the chopped onions and ground beef for about two minutes.
  3. Add the mashed garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
  4. Continue stirring until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the tomato sauce, yogurt, and all the seasonings, mixing everything together well.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  8. Plate the pasta and add any desired toppings before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
400
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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