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Ground Turkey Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring lean ground turkey, vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion (120 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups diced zucchini (250 grams)
- 2 cups diced mushroom (140 grams)
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or similar shape)
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 packed cups spinach, roughly chopped (70 grams)
To taste
- to taste salt and pepper
For topping
- as desired fresh basil, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in oil until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, cook until browned, then stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add zucchini, mushrooms, pasta, sauce, and water. Cover and cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Serve topped with herbs and cheese.
Notes
You can customize toppings and adjust seasoning to taste.