Taco Turkey Mac and Cheese

Name: Taco Turkey Mac and Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta (gluten free (if desired–of course regular pasta works too, or even whole grain pasta)); 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling); 1 medium jalapeno (seeded, ribbed and minced); 1 small onion (chopped); 3 cloves minced garlic; 1.5 lbs ground turkey (or beef); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened (1 block)); ¾ cup skim milk; 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese; Salt & pepper; hot sauce (such as Louisiana Hot sauce, to taste); 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

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INGREDIENTS

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8 oz elbow macaroni pasta (gluten free (if desired–of course regular pasta works too, or even whole grain pasta))

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1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

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1 medium jalapeno (seeded, ribbed and minced)

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1 small onion (chopped)

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3 cloves minced garlic

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1.5 lbs ground turkey (or beef)

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1 tablespoon chili powder

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1 tablespoon cumin

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1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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1 tablespoon minced onion

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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1/2 teaspoon paprika

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1 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon pepper

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1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

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8 ounces cream cheese (softened (1 block))

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¾ cup skim milk

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2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

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Salt & pepper

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hot sauce (such as Louisiana Hot sauce, to taste)

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1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

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