Turkey Pasta with Peas

A wholesome and speedy pasta dish featuring savory ground turkey and tender peas in a light tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying and easy weeknight dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.88/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• classic
• comfort food
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (15-ounce)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• 8 ounce spaghetti

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground turkey and chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon, until browned and onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
5. Stir in the thawed frozen peas and cooked pasta. Toss to combine, ensuring pasta is coated in sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until peas are heated through.
6. Serve immediately.

Notes

A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese would be a delicious addition to this dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 37.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.2 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 6.8 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 8.1 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg