turkey spaghetti

3 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 2, 2016

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make turkey spaghetti

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Step 3
    Either mix together with sauce, or serve pasta with sauce on top. Garnish with grated parmesan.
  • Step 4
    Nice with a green salad and garlic toast.

Discover More

Category: Turkey
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #low-fat
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Stove Top

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