Turkey & Veggie Pasta Bake
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
45
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories861.4 kcal (43%)
Total Fat29.3 g (42%)
Carbs90.4 g (35%)
Sugars12.5 g (14%)
Protein66.5 g (133%)
Sodium1959 mg (98%)
Fiber13.4 g (48%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1.5 lbsground turkey

400gwhole wheat pasta

2 cupsspinach

1zucchini

1 cupmushrooms

3 cupsmarinara sauce

½ cupcrumbled feta cheese

Seasonings

2cloves garlic
minced

1onion
small, diced

½ tspdried basil

½ tspdried oregano

¼ tspdried thyme
optional

red pepper flakes
optional, for heat

¼ tspsalt
reduced because feta is salty

½ tspblack pepper

Topping
optional

1 cupshredded mozzarella
optional, for extra melty texture
Instructions
Step 1
Instructions 1. Cook the pasta Boil pasta until just al dente (slightly firm). Drain and set aside. 2. Cook the turkey Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion + garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes. Add ground turkey, cook until browned (7–8 minutes). Season with basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. 3. Add veggies & sauce Stir in zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in marinara sauce, simmer 3–4 minutes. 4. Mix with pasta Combine pasta, turkey-veggie sauce, and crumbled feta in a large bowl. Mix well. 5. Bake Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread mixture in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella if using. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden. 6. Portion & store Let cool slightly, then divide into 6 containers. Store in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
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