Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 to 1.25 lbs lean ground turkey
- 2–3 cups spaghetti sauce
- Optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces until no longer pink.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and turkey mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground chicken or beef for a different flavor.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Use regular spaghetti, gluten-free pasta, or another pasta shape if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- This dish freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat with extra sauce as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
