Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Pasta
This Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring lean ground turkey, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, all tossed with penne pasta.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven, add ground turkey, and cook until browned, then drain any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 15-20 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, coating evenly; if needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency, then serve topped with feta and parsley.
Notes
For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end.