Recipe: Taco Pasta

Hola!  So last night I made this taco pasta from Plain Chicken - just with a few changes.  Basically, I was trying to make it healthier/less calories, and well whatever I figured I'd share what I did.  The mister gave it two thumbs up [which is rare from him on pasta/hamburger helper like dishes]!

A maybe healthier Taco Pasta, but maybe not ha!

1 lb ground turkey
8 oz pasta shells
1 green onion, chopped (or more depending on your tastes!)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup of salsa (use a bean one for more protein!)
1 packet low sodium taco seasoning (really, you could probably get buy on half a packet!)
3 oz of fat free cream cheese (or neufchatel cheese, both have less cals than regular!)
1/2 cup of light sour cream
Shredded cheese for topping (even better would be to skip this, but I still used it!)

1. Get your water boiling and cook pasta.  When you drain it, save 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2. While pasta is going brown your turkey.
3. Once the turkey is nearly done add your onion. Cook meat through, add the garlic and saute.
4. Next, mix in the salsa and the taco seasoning.  Simmer for about 5 min.
5. Now mix in your cream cheese, sour cream, pasta and pasta water.  Keep stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended.

Top with a bit of shredded cheese and some salsa if desired. Serve and enjoy! :)

Recipe: Eggs 'n Stuff

Kassie’s Egg’s & Stuff

So, this is a total cop-out for a real recipe...because obviously you just make eggs and add stuff. However, this is a staple on weekend mornings, so I thought I’d just share what I generally “add”. :)

You Need:

Eggs or egg beaters

Almond milk

Veggies, chopped

Meat of sorts (optional)

shredded cheese

Oil

Pepper

Salt

Other Seasonings you like - I like using minced garlic or garlic powder. :)

You Do:

1. First, heat up some oil in a pan. If you are going to add meat, cook it first. Then add your veggies. I generally just use whatever is left in the fridge from the previous week. This day I used green peppers (yum!) and carrots! If you are using meat that’s already cooked (I used a leftover ranch burger from the night before, ha), then wait till your veggies have cooked for a few minutes, then add it.

2. While the veggies are doing their thing, prep your eggs. I generally make 1.5-2 eggs per person. So crack and whisk your eggs in a separate dish. If you want the eggs to be a bit fluffier add a some milk, I use almond milk. Just eyeball it! I also usually add some spices here, like the garlic powder and a bit of pepper.

3. Next pour the eggs into the pan with your veggies. I let it sit and firm up for a minute or two before I start “scramblin”. If you want add some more pepper and a smidge of salt now. I also added a bit of cheese at this point.

4. Lastly, start scramblin’ your eggs! You’ll want to do this over low/med heat so they don’t burn. Add more cheese and seasonings if you want and just cook your eggs to your liking. I don’t like mine runny, so I cook them all the way.

There ya go! Super easy and yummy!

xo, kass

P.S.  I'm without a computer this week!  I scheduled some posts, but please bear with me on the finale leg of my move.  Thanks!!  <3