Ground Turkey Pasta With Spinach & Tomato
This ground turkey pasta with tomato and spinach is a quick, wholesome dinner made with simple ingredients. Packed with lean protein, hearty greens, and a flavorful tomato sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and makes great leftovers too.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 8 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced or finely chopped
- 3 tbsp parmesan
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook with a drizzle of olive oil until fragrant and softened.
- Add the ground turkey, oregano, and a little salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, breaking up the turkey, for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, combine it with the turkey mixture, tomato sauce, and spinach in the pan.
- Stir everything together. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.