"Healthified" Mexican Pasta Skillet

My family absolutely loves this dish...It is so easy to make and has just the right amount of spice.
Posted at 12:22 PM on January 19 2010 by CHamilton

This was absolutly delicious. My entire family enjoyed this recipe and I will be making this again!
Posted at 12:21 PM on January 19 2010 by Amsey83

I thought this dish might just be for the kids, but I quite enjoyed it. I replaced the beef with turkey and you couldn’t tell the difference. I also used the multigrain pasta (my new favorite). If you don’t have much time to work over the stove top this is a quick and easy recipe.
Posted at 10:39 AM on January 5 2010 by danielle_ic

Kinda like a mexican hamburger helper. Try adding some refried beans if you want some more kick and to thicken.
Posted at 2:54 PM on December 14 2009 by robinton

This was great! I used 10oz of extra lean ground turkey instead of the beef and fat free cheese, and I even added 8 oz of sliced black olives. It took off 90 calories!! This was very easy to make.
Posted at 8:33 PM on November 16 2009 by dawnmarie95

This recipe was definitely a hit in my family! I used 1 lb of ground turkey that had taco seasoning in it, which gave it that extra kick. I also added a little extra corn because my brother and I love it. We forgot to put the cheese on top but I don't even think it needed it! It's even healthier without it! :)
Posted at 5:14 PM on November 9 2009 by BrinaBear

My husband and I both liked this recipe and will put it among our specials! My husband thinks salsa and sour cream on the side would be a good addition.
Posted at 3:20 PM on October 12 2009 by zegretc

Perfect - fast, easy and the family loved it. I think it would be just as good with ground turkey.
Posted at 9:29 AM on October 1 2009 by Bridget_Taylor22

This was so good! Much easier than I imagined as well! It even did well as leftovers.
Posted at 2:00 PM on September 25 2009 by Foodiemagee

This was great!! My husband and I loved it! Our kids did not because of salsa. Does not have a very mexican tast.
Posted at 2:00 PM on September 25 2009 by heljian@yahoo.com

yum yum! i decided to try this, i made it and didn't tell my hubby the name or what was in it till he ate it, just in case. we both loved it and will be making it again.
Posted at 3:27 PM on September 18 2009 by

I made this for my family for dinner one night, and it was a hit! My husband, our 5 year old, and even our 2 year old loved it. It smelled great as it was cooking, and it tasted even better. I made no changes to the recipe. My husband and 5 year old did add extra shredded cheese to their own plates, but even without the extra it was great. Good comfort food, not hard to make, and basic ingredients. We will definitely have this again.
Posted at 2:31 PM on September 11 2009 by Sharon80

My whole family loved this recipe! I never have left overs when I make it! The only thing I do differently is put in a can of rinsed black beans to add some fiber and ground turkeybreast instead of beef. I always use whole grain pasta. Its super yummy!
Posted at 10:14 AM on July 27 2009 by disap

so easy to make, and tastes great! even my 15 month old twins loved it. easy,quick dinner. a must make.
Posted at 10:13 AM on July 27 2009 by luluc

This was delicious. Kindof like goolash but better with the crunch of the corn. I used canned sweet corn because its cheaper. This is definately going to be a regular dinner at my house!
Posted at 10:34 AM on July 13 2009 by lauranicole823

Made this the other night .... all i can say is amazing! i would def. make it again!
Posted at 10:34 AM on July 13 2009 by Andrea C

This was a delicious recipe that even my kids loved, even though the salsa I added was a bit spicy. I used ground turkey and added fresh cilantro at the end with the cheese that gave it a nice added flavor. Very Good!
Posted at 1:42 PM on July 6 2009 by mercibal

I just cooked this tonight. The dish was very tasty but, in my opinion, needed more sauce. The recipe calls for 1 cup of tomato sauce ( i used the whole can) and 1 jar of salsa. Also, instead of putting the cheese in the skillet, put all of the pasta in a baking dish, top it with cheese, and put it in the oven for a little bit. Overall, this dish was very tasty and healthy but my only concern was the need for more sauce.
Posted at 2:37 PM on June 29 2009 by pinkstrawberry

This recipe was great! i was very surprised as many low fat versions always seem to be missing something. I added some jalapenos and chili powder to spice it up a bit...served with baked chips and a tablespoon of low fat sour cream! It was great! My husband even liked it!
Posted at 12:51 PM on June 16 2009 by LNM

I loved this recipe! I didn't use salsa and I used taco seasoning. Delicious and simple to make.
Posted at 2:22 PM on May 29 2009 by SibSib

My husband and two young boys loved this meal. Its easy to make, inexpensive and the whole family loves it! Cant go wrong with this one.
Posted at 2:47 PM on May 26 2009 by ktjo81

This was amazing...my family LOVED it. I'd recommend adding some crushed tortilla chips before the cheese to give it some crunch. I love the black bean idea in sub for the meat--will try that next time.
Posted at 2:12 PM on May 20 2009 by crazygoatwoman

Added taco seasoning to meat and used reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese instead of plain cheddar. Boyfriend LOVED it. Portions were HUGE. Definitely a hearty meal-- totally couldn't tell it had been "healthified".
Posted at 11:58 AM on May 18 2009 by kendralula

Having been a vegetarian for 30+ years I substituted TVP (texturized vegetable protein) for the ground beef (1 cup dry reconstituted w/1 cup hot water)in the skillet then proceeded w/recipe instructions. It was easy to prepare and excellent. Hot pepper seeds were added by my husband for a spicier taste. He gave it a thumbs up so it will become a favorite in this house:-)
Posted at 1:24 PM on May 13 2009 by brendam

I substituted very lean turkey for the ground beef and it was delicious!
Posted at 2:57 PM on May 8 2009 by Kathy

I made for cinco de mayo and my boyfriend and I loved it! The flavors are great. I added some southwestern mix and chili pepper seasoning to spice it up. It is like mexican hamburger helper.
Posted at 9:11 AM on May 7 2009 by Lauren

I had a pound of ground turkey that I didn't know what to do with. I logged in to this website & there was the recipe. It is absolutely wonderful!!! I didn't have any tomato sauce so I used a can of tomato soup & it tasted great. We will definately make this one again.
Posted at 12:03 PM on May 4 2009 by Robin

This was a great tasting recipe!! I substituted black beans for the ground beef, still was delicious. I will be making this again!
Posted at 12:03 PM on May 4 2009 by Ivy Lady

This is an amazing recipe - so very easy and amazingly delicious!!! It makes a huge amount and is very reasonable in cost. The best part is that my tiny 12 year old daughter had five servings and my 18 year old son had four, then ate the leftovers for a bedtime snack! This has NEVER happened to me before with any recipe. My husband and I loved it, too!! Keep these recipes coming!!!
Posted at 12:03 PM on May 4 2009 by We love this!

Made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. Highly recommend this recipe, and add your own twists if you want. I added taco seasoning to the meat and topped it all off with sour cream! This one will fast become a family favorite!
Posted at 12:02 PM on May 4 2009 by Cebs