Mediterranean Pasta with Ground Turkey

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 20 min 8
Mediterranean Pasta with Ground Turkey
Health Highlights

Ingredients


375 gm Pasta, Farfalle, dry (or pasta of choice)
454 gm Ground turkey, lean
2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Red onion (chopped)
1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp Hot pepper (chili) flakes
1 1/2 can(s) (28oz) Diced tomatoes, low sodium, canned (squished up)
1/4 tsp Granulated sugar (optional; cuts through the acidity of tthe tomatoes)
2 can (13.5 oz) Artichoke hearts, canned (drained, halved)
227 gm Sun-dried tomatoes (with oil; chopped)
2 cup Baby spinach
1/4 tsp Salt
1 dash Black pepper

Instructions


  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a little water.
  2. Add ground turkey to a non-stick fry pan and cook until no longer pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Warm oil in a pot over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until softened.
  5. Add garlic and chili flakes and sauté 1 minute longer.
  6. Add tomatoes and sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavors have come together.
  7. Add ground turkey, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and spinach. Simmer gently for 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Sprinkle with parsley

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 450
Calories from fat 92
Calories from saturated fat 22.5
Total Fat 10.2 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Sodium 433 mg
Potassium 2040 mg
Total Carbohydrate 72 g
Dietary Fiber 14.3 g
Sugars 13.8 g
Protein 24.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.7
Meat 0.6
Vegetables 4.9

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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