Turkey Pasta Primavera
Primavera might mean “spring,” but any time’s a good time to try out this incredible ground turkey pasta dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 8 oz box of Banza Penne Pasta cooked (8 oz dry or 16 oz cooked)
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Place a pot of salted water over medium-high heat and bring water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package. Strain and set aside when finished cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to cover the skillet. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
- Add turkey meat and seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, red pepper). Cook for another 7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the excess grease from the skillet.
- Turn the heat to low and add the canned tomatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta noodles and spinach.Let sit for another minute or two until the spinach wilts.
- Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
- To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten free.
- To make dairy free, omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12.4g