Creamy Taco Mac

Source: Delish-Food Blog

Servings: 4 big ones

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1.25 lbs ground turkey

8 oz dry pasta + 1 cup reserved cooking water

1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes

1 package taco seasoning (4 T)

3 oz light cream cheese

1/2 cup light sour cream

salt & pepper

grated cheddar cheese

Directions:

*Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve one cup of water.

*Meanwhile, brown ground turkey until no longer pink.

*Add taco seasoning and tomatoes. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

*Add cooked pasta, reserved water, cream cheese and sour cream. Stir well and simmer for an additonal 3 minutes until cheese is melty and well blended in. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

*Top off with cheddar cheese to serve for extra cheesey goodness.

Verdict:

This was a really good, healthier take on hamburger helper, and just as easy. Plus it didn't taste like it came from a box like hamburger helper does. Plus it's got all the things that Allison likes, meat, pasta and cheese. Yum!