CHEESY TACO PASTA
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Boil the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, set aside and keep pasta water.
- 2Boil the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, set aside and keep pasta water.
- 3Boil the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, set aside and keep pasta water.
- 4Spray a pan with oil, add the mince and break down. Cook until browned then, add the taco seasoning and mix well.
- 5Spray a pan with oil, add the mince and break down. Cook until browned then, add the taco seasoning and mix well.
- 6Spray a pan with oil, add the mince and break down. Cook until browned then, add the taco seasoning and mix well.
- 7To the pan add the red and green pepper. Cook until softened.
- 8To the pan add the red and green pepper. Cook until softened.
- 9To the pan add the red and green pepper. Cook until softened.
- 10Add the salsa and yogurt and mix well.
- 11Add the salsa and yogurt and mix well.
- 12Add the salsa and yogurt and mix well.
- 13Mix in the cooked drained pasta and 100ml of pasta water. Let this simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces.
- 14Mix in the cooked drained pasta and 100ml of pasta water. Let this simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces.
- 15Mix in the cooked drained pasta and 100ml of pasta water. Let this simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces.
- 16Break up the mozzarella ball and mix in the pan. Top with the cheddar/mozzarella. Cover with a lid for 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 17Break up the mozzarella ball and mix in the pan. Top with the cheddar/mozzarella. Cover with a lid for 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 18Break up the mozzarella ball and mix in the pan. Top with the cheddar/mozzarella. Cover with a lid for 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 19Once the cheese has melted, divide into four portions. Top with chopped parsley.
- 20Once the cheese has melted, divide into four portions. Top with chopped parsley.
- 21Once the cheese has melted, divide into four portions. Top with chopped parsley.
Ingredients
- 240 g uncooked pasta
- 240 g uncooked pasta
- 240 g uncooked pasta
- Oil spray
- Oil spray
- Oil spray
- 400 g beef mince (less than 5% fat)
- 400 g beef mince (less than 5% fat)
- 400 g beef mince (less than 5% fat)
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 200 g salsa
- 200 g salsa
- 200 g salsa
- 30 g 0% non fat Greek yoghurt
- 30 g 0% non fat Greek yoghurt
- 30 g 0% non fat Greek yoghurt
- 50 g reduced fat mozzarella ball
- 50 g reduced fat mozzarella ball
- 50 g reduced fat mozzarella ball
- 70 g cheddar/mozzarella
- 70 g cheddar/mozzarella
- 70 g cheddar/mozzarella
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
panlid
Tips
- Save pasta water for later use.
- Add more water if needed while simmering.