One-Pot Taco Turkey Pasta

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A vibrant one-pot meal of tender ground turkey, corn, and black beans in a mild taco-spiced tomato sauce, tossed with pasta for a fun, colorful dinner. This American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, pasta, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 490 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, black beans, taco seasoning, cumin, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz fusilli pasta to the pot, stirring to submerge it completely. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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