Description
Savor the rich flavors of this ground turkey pasta dish, bursting with garlic, herbs, and vibrant ingredients that make every bite a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions for Preparation
- 1. Cook the Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Brown the Turkey
- Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the skillet and add ground turkey. Cook until browned through and no pink remains, roughly 6 to 8 minutes.
- 4. Create the Sauce
- Stir in canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 5. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat each piece with sauce. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- 6. Serve It Up!
- Transfer to serving bowls, topping with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg