Southwestern Skillet Mac & Cheese
>> Monday, April 27, 2009 –
Recipes- Mexican,
Recipes- Turkey
Southwestern Skillet Mac & Cheese
Adapted from Weight Watchers
Makes 6 servings
From Weight Watchers- 6 points/serving.
Ingredients
1 | cup Elbow pasta |
1 | lb Ground turkey |
1/2 | cup Onion, chopped |
1/2 | cup Bell pepper, chopped |
2 | tbsp Chili powder |
1 | tsp Cumin |
1/2 | tsp Salt |
14 | oz Diced tomatoes |
8 | oz Tomato sauce |
1/2 | cup Water |
1 | cup Reduced Fat Cheddar cheese, shredded |
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions omitting the salt, if desired; Drain.
- Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with a nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook, stiring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.
- Add the macaroni and the cheese, stirring to combine.
Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 258.8g | ||||||
Amount Per Serving | ||||||
Calories 334 Calories from Fat 134 | ||||||
% Daily Value* | ||||||
Total Fat 14.9g 23% | ||||||
Saturated Fat 5.1g 25% | ||||||
Cholesterol 90mg 30% | ||||||
Sodium 623mg 26% | ||||||
Total Carbohydrates 21.5g 7% | ||||||
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13% | ||||||
Sugars 4.7g | ||||||
Protein 30.1g | ||||||
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation. |
That looks very yummy!
It was! I added some chips and sour cream for a few more calories- it was awesome. :)