Dinner

Taco Noodle Casserole is for Dinner.

Taco Noodle Casserole takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Taco Noodle Casserole takes 20 minutes to cook.

Taco Noodle Casserole makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Taco Noodle Casserole are:

1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
6 oz. (dry weight) no-yolk noodles
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3-4 Tbsp. taco seasoning (to your taste)
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
6 oz. reduced fat Mexican Blend cheese, shredded

Here is how you make Taco Noodle Casserole:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. In medium saucepan, combine ground turkey, garlic, green pepper, and onion- cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until meat is browned and vegetables are beginning to soften. Stir in canned tomatoes with their juice, taco seasoning, water, and tomato paste; simmer (stirring occasionally) for 5-6 minutes till all vegetables are tender and flavors have blended. Combine the meat/vegetable mixture with the noodles, and transfer to a 2-3 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the cheese. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes till everything is heated through and the cheese has melted over the top. Serving Size: Makes 6 generous servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIFFIN.

The nutritional information for Taco Noodle Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 347.8

• Total Fat: 11.7 g
• Cholesterol: 73.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,024.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
• Protein: 28.1 g