Mesa Turkey Pasta

• 10 ounces, weight Pasta, I Used Elbow
• 1-13 pound Ground Turkey
• 1 whole Medium Onion
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
• 1 package (1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning
• 23 cups Water
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 13 cups Flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Plus Some For Topping
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
• 1/2 cups Fresh Or Frozen Corn

1. Boil pasta according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3. Brown the turkey in a skillet.
4. Add onion and bell pepper.
5. Cook on medium high heat until onions begin to turn translucent.
6. Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water.
7. Turn heat down to a simmer.
8. Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan.
9. Once melted, add flour and whisk until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
10. Add milk.
11. Whisk occasionally until it boils.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Add 2 cups or so of cheese, stirring constantly until sauce is combined.
14. Mix cheese sauce, salsa, black beans, corn, and cooked pasta, and meat sauce together in a casserole dish.
15. Sprinkle with a bit more cheese.
16. Bake casserole in the oven for 15 or so minutes or until cheese is beginning to get golden.

weight pasta, ground turkey, onion, red bell pepper, water, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, salsa, black beans, fresh or

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mesa-turkey-pasta/ (may not work)