Taco Pasta with Ground Turkey & Corn

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A protein-packed twist on taco night where seasoned turkey and corn blend seamlessly into a flavorful pasta dish kids adore. This American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs rotini pasta, ground turkey, corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 10 oz rotini and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon, until no pink remains.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1 cup corn kernels, then add 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained) and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained rotini to the skillet and toss gently for 2 minutes until evenly coated. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and glossy, then serve hot.

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