Description

Imagine a meal that’s both tasty and quick. Our ground turkey spaghetti recipe uses lean turkey and whole wheat spaghetti for a nutritious twist perfect for any busy night.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup dry red wine (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown ground turkey, about 5–7 minutes.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook whole wheat spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve turkey meat sauce over the spaghetti. Top with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For richer flavor, simmer the sauce for up to 45 minutes. Add chopped vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for more nutrition. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 96mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: ground turkey spaghetti, healthy pasta recipe, quick dinner, turkey bolognese, lean protein meal