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Ground Turkey Pasta

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring lean ground turkey, vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion 120 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey 93/7
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups diced zucchini 250 grams
  • 2 cups diced mushroom 140 grams
  • 8 ounces pasta fusilli or similar shape
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 packed cups spinach, roughly chopped 70 grams

seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

toppings

  • as desired fresh basil, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add turkey, cook until browned, then stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, mushrooms, pasta, sauce, and water. Cover and cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Serve with toppings.

Notes

You can customize toppings and adjust seasoning to taste.
Keyword Ground Turkey