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Spicy Turkey Chili Pasta with Red Bell Pepper Recipe

Spicy Turkey Chili Pasta with Red Bell Pepper recipe

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This is a yummy pasta dish with turkey, red bell pepper, and a spicy tomato sauce. It's cheesy and perfect for dinner. You cook pasta, brown turkey, and mix it all with cheese and spices.

Ingredients

8 oz elbow pasta
1 lb ground turkey
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
6 oz Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

1
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the elbow pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and yellow onion, mince the garlic, and grate the Monterey Jack cheese.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add the diced bell pepper and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
5
Add the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
6
Return the browned turkey to the skillet and add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Lower the heat and stir in the cooked pasta and grated cheese until the cheese is melted and the pasta is coated with the sauce.
8
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
9
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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