Easy Ground Turkey Pasta With Sage And Zucchini
"Are you looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that won’t break the bank? This Ground Turkey Pasta with Sage and Zucchini is just the ticket. This fast and easy meal provides an unbeatable combination of protein, vegetables, fresh herbs, and zest thanks to its lean ground turkey base along with sautéed zucchini squash and red onion. Plus, it has that great cheesy flavor provided by freshly grated Grana Padano cheese. You’re going to love this easy ground turkey pasta recipe – not only because it tastes amazing but also because it takes minutes to prepare."
Serves4 People
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time10 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- (1-pound) Extra-lean ground turkey
- 600 gram Dry linguine or tagliatelle
- 1 Zucchini, sliced
- 1 Red onion, diced
- 2 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon Grated parmesan cheese
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Slice the zucchini in half down the middle, and then into thin “half moons”. Peel and dice the red onion into medium-sized pieces.
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Add the ground turkey to a large sauté pan over medium heat with 2 tsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the ground turkey is completely cooked through but not dry.
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Place your pasta in boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the package.
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Remove turkey from the pan to a bowl for later use. In the same pan, add another 2 tsp of olive oil, then add the zucchini and red onion and season with salt and pepper.
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Saute for about 3-4 minutes, and then add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the fresh sage leaves.