Ground Turkey Spaghetti
A simple and comforting spaghetti recipe made with lean ground turkey and marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and quick.
Servings: 6
Calories: 426kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Chili flakes optional
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve about ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook while breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and parsley.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for about 8–10 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve warm topped with chili flakes and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Ground turkey can dry out quickly, so avoid overcooking it.
- Adding pasta water helps the sauce coat the noodles better.
- For deeper flavor, sauté mushrooms or grated carrot with the onion.
- Parmesan cheese on top adds a nice salty finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
