Italian Ground Turkey Skillet

Name: Italian Ground Turkey Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 2 cup chicken broth; 1.5 cup rotini pasta (uncooked); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 6 slice garlic bread (store-bought)

A flavorful and quick one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, tender pasta, and savory tomato sauce with bell peppers, ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.11/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cup chicken broth
1.5 cup rotini pasta (uncooked)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
6 slice garlic bread (store-bought)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add 1 1/2 cups of uncooked rotini pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season the skillet with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to taste. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Meanwhile, prepare the store-bought garlic bread according to package directions.
Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with garlic bread on the side.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If the sauce thickens too much, you can add a splash of chicken broth or water when reheating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 475
Protein: 34.2 g
Carbohydrates: 54.8 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1050 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg