EASY GROUND TURKEY BROCCOLI PASTA DINNER


EASY GROUND TURKEY BROCCOLI PASTA DINNER

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 box spiral pasta (12-16 oz box)
  • 8 ounces broccoli florets (cut to be bite-sized)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 16-20 ounces ground turkey (to substitute leftover cooked turkey, see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli.
  2. Drain the broccoli and pasta and return to the pot. Cover and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
  4. Add the turkey, paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.
  5. Break the turkey into pieces, while cooking until browned. (see notes)
  6. Add the turkey mixture, the remaining olive oil, and the fresh basil to the pasta pot
  7. Mix until combined.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving (or mix in just prior to serving).


NOTES

  • For extra fiber and nutrition, use a whole grain pasta.
  • For an even leaner meal reduce the amount of olive oil to 2 tbsp, with 1 tbsp for browning the ground turkey and 1 additional tbsp later in the recipe.
  • To be efficient with your time, start browning your turkey right after you get the pasta into the boiling water.
  • Jarred minced garlic works great in this recipe and saves you the steps of peeling and mincing fresh garlic.
  • Using a bag of pre-washed fresh broccoli florets saves you time as well, just make sure you go through and trim some of the larger florets.
  • To use leftover cooked turkey, simply chop it into bite sized pieces. Hold off on adding it to the skillet until after the garlic and other spices are already heated and beginning to brown. Then add the turkey pieces and cook until they are warmed through.


This article adapted from this site

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks

Gambar
Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks These Christmas tree breadsticks are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays! They're filled with spinach dip and topped with garlic butter. Ingredients 12 oz Frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry 6 oz cream cheese softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup grated cheddar OR mozzarella cheese 1 tube refrigerated thin crust pizza crust 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, beat together the spinach and cream cheese. Add garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning and beat to combine. Add parmesan cheese and 1/2 of the cheddar or mozzarella cheese and beat to combine. (The other half of the cheddar or mozzarella cheese will be sprinkled over the filling when you shape th
Baca selengkapnya

BEST EVER BLOOMING ONION

Gambar
BEST EVER BLOOMING ONION This mouthwatering Blooming Onion is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, rivaling that of Outback Steakhouse. I will share with you the secrets to make this impressive-looking appetizer so you'll want to make it again and again… Plus video recipe tutorial! Ingredients 1 large white onion 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper to taste 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 quart vegetable oil Chipotle, Thousand Island or other dipping sauce, optional Instructions In a medium bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and pepper. Reserve. In another medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined. Set aside. Cut off ½-inch from the pointy end of the onion while leaving the other end of root intact. Then remove the papery skin. Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board. Starting ¾-inch from the root, cut vertically downward all the way to the board u
Baca selengkapnya

OLIVE OIL BREAD DIP

Gambar
OLIVE OIL BREAD DIP The best olive oil dipping sauce for bread. Made with extra virgin olive oil, dried spices (or fresh herbs), lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, this Italian-restaurant style olive oil bread dip is guaranteed to impress INGREDIENTS If Using Dried Spices: ½ tablespoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) If Using Fresh Herbs: 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped finely ¼ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped finely ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) OTHER INGREDIENTS: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, please read the post for my favorite supermarket brands 3 cloves of garlic, minced  ½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Salt & pepper INSTRUCTIONS Place all the spices/herbs in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil. Give it a mix. Add in the garlic, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Give it a stir
Baca selengkapnya