A curly pile of spaghetti with turkey meatballs and tomato sauce.

Tex-Mex Turkey Spaghetti

Name: Tex-Mex Turkey Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican/ Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (19.5-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Bratwurst; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning or 2 teaspoons chili powder plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (14½-ounce) can chili or salsa-style tomatoes, undrained; ¾ cup picante sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained; 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Here’s a fun and easy weeknight dinner that combines two favorite food genres — Italian and Tex-Mex for a classic spaghetti with a picante twist. Tex-Mex Turkey Spaghetti is ready in under 40 minutes and full of authentic flavor—all for under 500 calories per serving.

Total Time

40 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

teaspoons olive oil

(19.5-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Bratwurst

cup chopped onion

teaspoons minced garlic

tablespoon Mexican seasoning or 2 teaspoons chili powder plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin

(14.5-ounce) can chili or salsa-style tomatoes, undrained

3/4

cup picante sauce

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

1 1/2

cups shredded cheddar cheese

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pinch 3/4-inch pieces of bratwurst into pan; discard casings. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until browned. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion, garlic and Mexican seasoning; cook over medium-high heat 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, picante sauce and oregano; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Transfer spaghetti to serving plates.

Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Calories

400

Protein

27g

Carbohydrates

29g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

19g