Weeknight Pasta with Broccoli and Ground Turkey

An easy and filling pasta dish that freezes well for meals any time. Serve on individual plates, topped with Italian blend shredded cheese and/or hot sauce to taste.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1 (16 ounce) package ground turkey
• 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil in a stockpot.

Step 2

In the meantime, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently, until crumbled and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion, Italian seasoning, and pepper and cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Meanwhile, add pasta to the boiling water; return to a boil and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Add broccoli and continue cooking until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite and broccoli is just fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Drain pasta and broccoli and return to the pot. Stir in the turkey mixture and pasta sauce; mix thoroughly.