Taco Black Bean Spaghetti
All your favorite taco flavors in a protein-packed pasta dish! Black Bean Spaghetti adds a new twist on regular pasta with the flavors of black beans. Layered with a salsa pasta sauce with ground turkey piled high with taco toppings for a fresh crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Servings: 6 1 ½ cup servings (total yield: aproximately 9 cups)
Calories: 265kcal
Spaghetti
- 1 7-ounce package Organic Black Bean Spaghetti Noodles
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound 99% fat free Ground Turkey
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- 1 24-ounce jar Mild Salsa
- ¼ cup Fat Free Sour Cream
Toppings
- 1 cup finely sliced Iceberg Lettuce
- 1 cup finely sliced or shredded Red Cabbage
- 1 medium Tomato chopped
- grated Mexican Cheese Blend optional
Prepare the black bean pasta as instructed on the package.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. When it begins to shimmer to the eye, add the turkey and sauté until it is fully cooked. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning and toss to coat the turkey.
Add the salsa and the sour cream to the skillet. Stir to fully combine and allow to simmer for five minute, still over medium heat.
When the pasta has been cooked and drained, add it to a serving bowl. Layer the sauce on top of the noodles followed by the lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and the cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutritional calculation includes pasta, sauce, lettuce, tomato and cabbage.
Pro Tips
Combining the sauce and pasta. We've noticed black bean pasta does not 'coat' with sauce the same way as regular semolina pasta. Toss the pasta and sauce ingredients to serve a combination of both.
How to Store
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. We do not recommend freezing.
Weight Watchers points on previous program (WW SmartPoints):
- Green: 4
- Blue: 3
- Purple: 1
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.82g | Protein: 27.57g | Fat: 3.72g | Saturated Fat: 0.741g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.977g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.55g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 8.1g | Sugar: 6.71g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 13.8mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3.03mg