healthy pasta fiesta

17 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Aug 31, 2014

My father use to make this but w/ ground beef and full fat cheese, I just healthified it, lol!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 2 - 16 oz jars favorite salsa
  • 1 - 15 oz can black beans, drained
  • 2 cups reduced-fat shredded mexican cheese

How To Make healthy pasta fiesta

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In skillet, over med-high heat, brown ground turkey fully.
  • Step 2
    Place turkey in lg bowl. Cook pasta as directed, drain. Put in bowl w/ turkey. Mix in salsa and beans.
  • Step 3
    spread half the mix into casserole dish, sprinkle w/ cheese. repeat layers. Cover, bake 35 mins. You can serve w/ some light sour cream and chopped black olives to make it even more tasty!

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