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How is it already back-to-school time?! The time of year where every minute is precious and no one wants to waste time slaving in the kitchen but we still want to have healthy meals right?!
This one-pot turkey taco pasta is perfect for this time of year! It’s easy, quick, and healthy! It’s made with Butterball® Fresh Ground Turkey – a healthier alternative to ground beef and still tastes amazing! 
It starts with Butterball® ground turkey which is all natural with no artificial ingredients. It’s also so versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes in substitution for ground beef. I found mine at Walmart and the price was great! But CLICK HERE for a $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Butterball® Ground Turkey coupon that makes it even better! The coupon is good through 10/31 or while supplies last.
The best part of this recipe is not only that it tastes amazing but it has a ton of veggies that even my kids ate!! I have a 2 and a 4 year old so that’s a pretty big deal in my house!
I used lean turkey and mild taco seasoning so it had a perfect amount of flavor but it wasn’t spicy or overpowering for the little ones and it was still a meal that my husband and I loved!
I absolutely loved using Butterball and I felt great knowing that it was a healthier alternative! You can visit their site HERE for even more recipes!
One-Pot Turkey Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb butterball ground turkey (lean)
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about half a small onion)
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (about half a small green pepper)
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 15.25 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned is fine)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 2.5 cups water
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in your olive oil and the butterball ground turkey, salt, pepper, onion, and green peppers. and cook until the turkey is longer pink. (about 7-10 minutes)
- Once the turkey is cooked, add in the corn, black beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water.
- Bring everything to a full boil and add in the pasta (note: 8 ounces is NOT the entire box...don't make my mistake and dump in the whole box) 🙂
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 8 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure the pasta isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the pasta is cooked, add in the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
40 Comments
Melanie
August 22, 2017 at 1:43 pmI always like one pot dishes. Who likes to cook AND do the dishes, right? This looks like a great dish! #client
Coco and Ash
August 22, 2017 at 2:13 pmThank you Melanie!!
Kelly @ trial and eater
August 22, 2017 at 3:59 pmOne pot meal for the win!
Coco and Ash
August 22, 2017 at 4:02 pmThanks Kelly!
Amy @ The Cook Report
August 22, 2017 at 4:51 pmOne pot pasta recipes are the best! This one looks amazing
Coco and Ash
August 22, 2017 at 5:18 pmThanks so much Amy!
Elaine
February 27, 2019 at 8:01 pmDo you have nutritional information please?
Coco and Ash
March 1, 2019 at 10:09 amI do not, but there are calculators online that you can use 🙂
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
August 22, 2017 at 5:07 pmI’m a big fan of one-pot meals! Ground turkey is not easily available where we live, but I imagine this dish would work just as well with chicken. Yum!
Coco and Ash
August 22, 2017 at 5:19 pmThank you! You could totally do it with ground chicken or beef too 🙂
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto
August 22, 2017 at 5:33 pmPerfect back to school recipe! I love using learn ground turkey in place of beef in al my cooking and I love that this has some hidden veggies too!
Andrea
January 11, 2019 at 5:56 pmThis was great and reminded me a bit of Hamburger Helper. I made it in a 5qt Dutch oven. I didn’t have corn or onions, but I will make sure I have them next time. I added 3/4 cup of salsa to it, and since I used mild taco seasoning, I shook a generous amount of chili power into it, to add a bit of heat. Kids enjoyed it, so it’s a keeper!
Coco and Ash
January 11, 2019 at 8:52 pmThank you! So glad you liked it!
Brian
January 26, 2019 at 8:50 amThis is a winner! On top of being amazingly delicious, it is so easy and uses such few dishes. I could have used this recipe in my college days! I added half a finely chopped and seeded jalapeño pepper to the turkey, onion, and green pepper for just a liiiitle extra kick, but the recipe is perfectly fine without. Also, a little cilantro to garnish. Thank you, Coco and Ash!
Coco and Ash
January 26, 2019 at 10:34 amSo glad you liked it!!
Donna
April 7, 2020 at 5:05 pmYou put the pasta into the pan uncooked? Then cooked it 8 minutes in with the turkey and others?
Coco and Ash
April 8, 2020 at 11:20 amYes 🙂 The pasta I use cooks in 8 minutes. If you use a different shape, just cook according to the directions on the pasta package.
Kourtney
January 26, 2019 at 3:07 pmI have 10 in skillet, will this be too small? Please help!
Coco and Ash
January 26, 2019 at 4:14 pmThat might be too small. I’d hate to have it over flow
Kerry
January 29, 2019 at 6:25 pmGoing from panic because you forgot to take anything out of the freezer for dinner to a yummy dish everyone will love in less than half an hour?! Yes, please!! Thank you so much!!
Coco and Ash
January 29, 2019 at 8:14 pmSo glad you liked it!!
Nikole
February 10, 2019 at 11:15 pmLove it! My husband went back for 4ths and made it again the next day!
Coco and Ash
February 11, 2019 at 9:53 amSo glad you liked it!! 🙂
Carmen
February 19, 2019 at 5:46 pmQuestion, can I substitute the black beans with either chili or pinto beans?
Coco and Ash
February 19, 2019 at 5:52 pmTotally!!
Addi
February 25, 2019 at 4:23 pmI absolutely love this recipe! There aren’t a lot of “staple” meals in our house because I like to try new recipes often, but this has become one. My husband absolutely loves it, and so do I. Added bonus: it freezes well!
Coco and Ash
February 25, 2019 at 6:27 pmAwesome!! Thank you 🙂
Sydney
February 28, 2019 at 7:36 pmFabulous! Used chicken stock instead of water and added a little cream cheese. Topped with sour cream and avocado! Delicious!
Coco and Ash
March 1, 2019 at 10:09 amThank you!! Avocado on it sounds delicious!!
Beth Johnson
March 4, 2019 at 3:12 pmThis is quick and delicious! My daughter (teen) is devouring it as we speak. 😊 I added an Orange Bell Pepper and I cut up my own tomatoes and added a can of organic tomato sauce. Great tip on not adding the whole box of macaroni or I would have done that too. 😏 I topped with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt to tame down the heat. (I used a pack of Trader Joe’s taco seasoning). Definitely a new staple for dinner.
Coco and Ash
March 4, 2019 at 3:40 pmThat’s so great to hear!! Greek yogurt sounds great!
Sheri Scinto
April 6, 2019 at 6:54 pmThis is soooooo good. Easy and quick too.
Coco and Ash
April 7, 2019 at 9:46 amThank you!!
Bri Barr
April 9, 2019 at 10:53 amOmg, we just made this last night. I used whole wheat rotini pasta instead, and this is definitely one of my new favorite dishes. It’s so simple and quick! And a great way to get some veggies in! Awesome recipe, will definitely be making again soon!
Coco and Ash
April 9, 2019 at 12:59 pmSo happy to hear that!!
Fred
April 9, 2019 at 10:36 pmYou don’t need to cook the pasta separelty, you cook it in the dish with everything else?
Coco and Ash
April 11, 2019 at 10:36 amYep!! Everything goes in together! 🙂
Remy
April 22, 2019 at 11:42 pmI hope this isn’t a stupid question: Do you drain the water after cooking the pasta or should it have thickened by the time it’s done? Thank you!
Coco and Ash
April 23, 2019 at 6:59 amNo draining needed 🙂
Clark
May 13, 2019 at 12:58 amGreat recipe. Added some avocado on top. Thanks for sharing.