Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground turkey
8 oz (225g) penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
2 cups marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat
Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant
Add ground turkey, cooking until browned and crumbled
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits
Add bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce
Simmer sauce over low heat for 10 minutes
Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water
Add cooked pasta to the pan; toss in 2 tbsp reserved pasta water to coat
Season with salt and garnish with parsley or Parmesan before serving
Notes
Use a non-stick skillet for easier browning
Adjust seasoning if using store-bought marinara
Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months
For added veggies, stir in spinach or carrot shreds
Skip Parmesan for a vegan option
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg