Classic Italian GF Pasta with Turkey Meat Sauce

Name: Classic Italian GF Pasta with Turkey Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 can tomato sauce; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounce gluten-free pasta (egg-free); 5 ounce mixed greens; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

A comforting gluten-free pasta dish tossed in a rich, savory ground turkey and tomato-based sauce, featuring classic Italian flavors, served with a simple green salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.23/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol
Low-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
0.5 cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounce gluten-free pasta (egg-free)
5 ounce mixed greens
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of salted water until al dente. Drain well.
For the side salad, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl. Toss the mixed greens with the dressing just before serving.
Serve the turkey meat sauce over the drained gluten-free pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with the side salad.

Notes

The meat sauce freezes well, making it great for future quick meals. Just reheat gently and serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 469
Protein: 21.8 g
Carbohydrates: 65.1 g
Fat: 14.8 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 993 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg