Description
A comforting meal in minutes that brings the family together for a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 2. Brown the Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Create the Sauce: Pour in canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning once the turkey is cooked through. Stir well and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 4. Cook the Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- 5. Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- 6. Serve It Up: Plate your dish and generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg