Description
A lean, protein-packed pasta dish combining savory ground turkey and fresh zucchini in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and sear until deeply browned on both sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced zucchini and sauté until edges are golden brown.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Toss in cooked pasta and stir until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American