Description
A cozy, one-pan dinner that brings together taco night flavors and the comfort of pasta—with fewer FODMAPs. This easy meal comes together quickly with minimal cleanup and features your choice of ground meat, brown rice pasta, melty low-lactose cheese, and taco-inspired spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2½ cups water
- 1½ cups (170 grams) uncooked gluten-free elbow macaroni, such as Jovial Gluten Free Elbows
- 1 (4-ounce // 113-gram) can diced mild green chilies
- ½ cup (40 grams) shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 to 40 grams) regular-fat cream cheese, optional
- ¼ cup sliced green onion tops (green parts only) and/or ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a deep-sided skillet (or soup pot) over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic-infused oil and ground beef or turkey. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat (if desired), then add the tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Add the water, uncooked gluten-free macaroni, and diced green chilies. Stir well. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12–15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add additional water, ½ cup at a time.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese and optional cream cheese. Adjust flavor with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onion tops and/or chopped cilantro.
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Notes
Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe (approximately 1.25 cups) uses low-FODMAP amounts of ingredients at the time of publication. Individual tolerance may vary, and low FODMAP servings may change. For more information on specific ingredients, please refer to the Monash FODMAP App or check out the "FODMAP Notes" section (above the recipe).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, One-Pot
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Low FODMAP, American