Whole wheat pasta tossed with a tomato and basil ground turkey sauce and finished with Parmesan. A filling, high-protein dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the package directions and drain (it should weigh 800 g cooked).
- 2
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion over medium heat for 4 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the ground turkey and cook over high heat for 6-7 minutes, breaking up lumps, until the liquid evaporates and the meat is no longer pink.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute; add the diced tomatoes, thyme, salt and black pepper and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, until thickened.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta and toss in the sauce for 1-2 minutes; remove from the heat and stir in the torn basil.
- 6
Divide among plates, sprinkle with the grated Parmesan and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 524 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 67 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
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