NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground turkey 93% lean

1 oz Whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup Tomato puree

0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

2 leaves Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 60 seconds.

• 6

  Pour in the tomato puree and reduce the heat to low, simmering the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 7

  Drain the spaghetti, reserving a small amount of pasta water, and add the noodles directly into the skillet with the turkey marinara.

• 8

  Toss the pasta thoroughly to coat each strand in the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency.

• 9

  Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and hand-torn fresh basil leaves before serving.