RIGATONI WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE GROUND-TURKEY SAUCE

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Rigatoni with Southwestern-Style Ground-Turkey Sauce image

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Quick & Easy     Spice     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch diced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 pound ground turkey
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes including-the juice
1 pinch of dried hot red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander plus coriander sprigs for garnish if desired
1/4 pound rigatoni
coarsely grated Monterey Jack for sprinkling the pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is softened, add the garlic, the bell pepper, the chili powder, the cumin, and the cayenne, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the turkey and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes with the juice, breaking them up, the red pepper flakes, the chopped coriander, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until it is thickened.
  • While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of boiling salted water cook the rigatoni untul it is al dente, drain it well, and divide it between 2 bowls. Divide the sauce between the bowls, sprinkle it with the Monterey Jack, and garnish each serving with a coriander sprig.

sajjad khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Efemena Shifitanure
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the corn and the spiciness of the chili powder are a perfect match.


Nazir wazir
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used crumbled tofu instead of ground turkey. It turned out great!


BraEddies Channel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made it with some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and it was delicious.


Noushadk983
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out really bland. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make itの味しい。


Unique Rai
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


lackey862
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I'm not a fan of ground turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were amazing and the turkey was so moist.


Francis Phiri
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so flavorful and the turkey is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saba Matitaishvili
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I made this recipe last night and it was so easy and delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, and the clean-up was a breeze.


Darko Peprah
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The ground turkey was a great way to lighten up the dish, and the Southwestern flavors were so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.