NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 clove garlic

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup fresh basil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• 3

  Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Increase the heat slightly and add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet, tossing well to coat the noodles in the sauce.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped basil before serving.