Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion (small, peeled and diced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
  • 6 ounces whole-grain macaroni (dry or penne, or 3 cups cooked)
  • 16 ounces salsa (jar, no sugar added)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (freshly chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 2 cups Mexican style cheese (shredded, low-fat (optional cheddar))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook ground turkey and onion, breaking up turkey as it cooks. Once turkey is cooked and there's no more pink color, drain and add to a large mixing bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 teaspoon salt, then add pasta. Cook pasta just until al dente, drain.
  • Add to the meat and onions, chili powder, cumin, pepper, and cilantro, stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients and toss with a large spoon until combined. Spoon into a 9 x 13-inch casserole pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heat through.