Italian meets Mexican in this tasty Cheesy Taco Pasta dish. Pasta is a great cost-effective way to bulk out meals for the family. Choose wholemeal or high fibre versions as often as possible.
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Cheesy Taco Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 20 mls
- 1 red onion, diced 100 grams
- 1 red capsicum, finely diced 100 grams
- 2 cloves garlic crushed 6 grams
- 400 grams tinned brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 small red chilli, sliced 10 grams
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning, reduced salt 12 grams
- 2 cups water 500 mls
- 400 grams tinned tomatoes, diced
- 100 grams wholemeal pasta, any shape
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated 120 grams
- 1 cup plain corn chips, crushed 25 grams
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat Greek natural yoghurt 65 grams
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped 10 grams
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Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and capsicum and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
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Add garlic, lentils, chilli and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for a couple of minutes.
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Add the water, tinned tomato and pasta. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
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Stir through the grated cheese, until melted.
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Divide taco pasta between four bowls and top each with some crushed corn chips, a dollop of yoghurt and a sprinkle of coriander to serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe makes 4 serves at 345 calories per serve.
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