Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped or grated carrot
1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed OR 1 small can corn niblets, drained
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 to 1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
12 oz bow-tie pasta, uncooked (about 7 cups dry)
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onions
Directions:
In a large, non-stick skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat until no longer pink. Break up any large chunks with a fork. Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until vegetables have softened.
Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, beans or corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano and brown sugar.
Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Divide pasta among six plates. Ladle chili over pasta. Place a dollop of sour cream in the center, then sprinkle with cheese and green onions.
Enjoy!