10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6-8
Number of Servings
What to do:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over a medium heat.
- Add ground turkey to the pot and cook it for approximately 3-5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and diced onion. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add pasta, cherry tomatoes, zucchinis, mushrooms, marinara sauce, water, pepper (optional), and salt into the large pot/pan. (Leave the spinach for the end.) Mix well and bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium low and cook the pasta for 10-14 minutes, or until al-dente. Occasionally stir the mixture to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pan. (Note: Cooking times will vary based on the type of pasta used. Check for doneness based on the minimum cook time on the package instructions.)
- Turn the heat off and add the spinach into the pasta. Enjoy while it’s hot and fresh!
One Pot Pasta
It requires only one pot to make this scrumptious, hassle-free pasta! Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Nutrition Facts
What you will need:
- 16 oz. lean ground turkey or meat of choice (preferably 80% lean or more)
- 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- 16 oz. whole wheat penne pasta (or other short pastas)
- 2 cups red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium to large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped and quartered
- 2 cups cremini/portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 ½ cups reduced sodium/no sodium marinara sauce
- 5 cups water
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
