Taco Pasta

Ingredients

• Onions

  Raw

  1 cup, chopped or 160g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 clove or 3g

• Dry taco seasoning mix

  Campbell soup company, pace

  2 tbsp or 5g

• Fresh cilantro

  Coriander leaves, raw

  4 tbsp or 4g

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Cream cheese

  Low fat

  3 oz or 85g

• Sour cream

  Reduced fat, cultured

  8 tbsp or 120g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 tsp or 2g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  8 oz or 227g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice

  2 cup or 480g

Directions

1. Chop the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro. Drain the tomatoes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until browned. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and taco seasoning. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream, and reserved pasta water. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended. Simmer to reduce the sauce if needed. Toss in cilantro before serving.