Description
A weeknight-friendly pasta dish blending lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach in a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (chopped)
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. While the water heats, chop the bell peppers and zucchini, rinse the spinach if needed, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers and zucchini. Cook for 4–5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes. Stir in Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 5–7 minutes so flavors meld and excess liquid reduces.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet (or return pasta to the pot and pour the turkey-veggie mixture over it). Toss well so the sauce coats the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil. Add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness. Can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg