Description
A quick and healthy weeknight dinner featuring ground turkey and whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices and stir to combine. Add the dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well mixed. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg