Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Pasta
This Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring lean ground turkey, briny olives and capers, and a hint of lemon, all tossed with your favorite pasta.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
- 1/4 cup capers drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 lemon zest and juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- red pepper flakes optional
- 12 oz pasta of choice e.g., penne, rotini
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add ground turkey and cook until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Simmer and Combine
- Add olives, capers, diced tomatoes, broth, lemon zest and juice, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and crumbled feta cheese into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra brightness, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving. If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking.