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Ground Turkey Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring lean ground turkey and a rich marinara sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

ground turkey

  • 1 pound ground turkey

yellow onion

  • 0.5 cup minced yellow onion

garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

dried oregano

  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

red pepper flakes

  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

penne pasta

  • 0.5 pound dried penne pasta

marinara sauce

  • 1.5 cups low sodium marinara sauce

water

  • 2.5 cups water

mozzarella cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Parmesan cheese

  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart.
  • Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper; cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add pasta, water, and marinara; bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Notes

Use fresh herbs if available for extra flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta