Description
Ground turkey pasta is a wholesome and satisfying dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it promises to deliver a burst of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, mixing well to coat noodles evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg