Description
Ground turkey veggie pasta is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and your favorite pasta, all tossed in a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Add zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet, stirring continuously until softened but still crunchy (around 4-5 minutes).
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture and stir well for another minute.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and veggie mixture; toss gently to combine. If desired, add a splash of reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Veggie Pasta, Healthy Pasta Dish, Quick Dinner Recipe