Cheesy Turkey and Spinach Pasta

Quick-cook pasta tossed with savory ground turkey, fresh spinach, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melty mozzarella cheese.

• Prep: 8 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 23 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.99/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• rich

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 0.5 cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 8 ounce quick-cook pasta
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces quick-cook pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the turkey, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes and 5 ounces fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until cheese is melted and combined.
5. Serve hot.

Notes

For an even quicker meal, use pre-minced garlic. If you prefer a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 546
• Protein: 35.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 57.8 g
• Fat: 17.7 g
• Fiber: 8.9 g
• Sodium: 829 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
• Sugar: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 99 mg