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turkey spaghetti

Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

I love using Italian seasoned ground turkey and happened to have these ingredients. Also, crushed tomatoes have fewer preservatives, etc, than jarred spaghetti sauce.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For turkey spaghetti

  • 1 lb
    italian seasoned lean ground turkey
  • 1 c
    chopped peppers - any color
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt, or to taste
  • 28 oz can
    crushed tomatoes
  • parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • 4 oz
    whole wheat spaghetti (or what you consider enough for 4 servings)

How To Make turkey spaghetti

  • 1
    Break up ground turkey as it browns in a large skillet. Add chopped peppers and onion. Saute for a few minutes until softened,then add garlic. Add seasonings. Simmer, covered, on low.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • 3
    Either mix together with sauce, or serve pasta with sauce on top. Garnish with grated parmesan.
  • 4
    Nice with a green salad and garlic toast.
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