Easy Ground Turkey Pasta
A delicious and satisfying ground turkey pasta dish, ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until browned.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let it melt for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg