Gluten Free Taco Spaghetti
For an easy weeknight meal your whole family will love- check out this gluten free taco spaghetti! Loaded with veggies, your favorite taco toppings, gluten free spaghetti, and smiles!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 - 3 bell peppers, diced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 6 oz. gluten free spaghetti
- 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. flour (I used oat flour)
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning + 1/2 c. water
- 16 oz. salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Sauté the onions, peppers, and garlic for 6-8 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan filled halfway with water, bring to a boil. Then, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Next, add ground turkey to the skillet with the veggies and cook until browned, about 4-6 minutes. Break up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon and season with salt and pepper.
- Now, add the cream cheese to the skillet. Then, add the butter and allow to melt. Next, stir in the flour.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir the taco seasoning packet with 1/2 cup of water. Pour over the meat and veggies. Then, add the jar of salsa and stir until combined.
- Finally, stir in the drained pasta and about 1/3 cup of the warm pasta water. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.