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Savory Ground Turkey and Zucchini Pasta | Healthy Ground Turkey Dinner Recipe

Savory Ground Turkey and Zucchini Pasta

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion

Description

A lean and nutritious pasta dish combining savory browned ground turkey with fresh, crisp zucchini ribbons for a balanced weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Stir in diced onions and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  5. Add zucchini slices and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Stir in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing until well coated.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with parsley.