Yellow Bows of Texas

By pattiaroberts

Carrie's favorite, very tasty skillet dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup each chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, and diced carrots
• 1 and 1/2 cups no salt added tomato sauce
• 1 and 1/2 cups salsa (mild to medium or hot)
• 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 12 oz. uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta (about 7 cups dry)
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup packed shredded light old (sharp) cheddar cheese (2oz.)
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook turkey and garlic in a large, deep, non-stick skillet or pot over medium-high heat until turkey is not longer pink. Break up any large chunks using a fork. Add onions, green pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, until vegetables have softened. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, beans, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Divide pasta among 6 shallow serving bowls. Ladle Chili over pasta. Place a dollop of sour cream in the center, then sprinkle with cheese and greeen onion. Serve immediately.