Ground Turkey Pesto Pasta with Kale
My Best Ground Turkey Pesto Pasta with Kale is a must try! Lean ground turkey paired with the herbal goodness of pesto and nutrient dense kale makes one nutritious meal for the whole family!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brown rice pasta or any gluten free pasta
- 16 ounces lean ground turkey 93/7
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low fat milk 2%
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup mozzarella mozzarella or parmesan, shredded
Zesty Italian Seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Start with cooking the pasta (according to the package directions )in a large pot of salted water and cook til al dente.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground turkey for 5-7 minutes, then add the spices. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Continue to cook for about another 8 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add the kale on top of the cooked ground turkey. Let the kale cook down for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour milk and broth in and give it a stir. Then add the sundried tomatoes. Let it cook for about 1-2 minutes then add in the pesto and stir.
- Add the cooked noodles on top and stir gently to combine. Top with the mozzarella. Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Notes:
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serving suggestions:
Any homemade or store bought pesto will work.
Use my unique spice blend or use regular Italian seasoning.
You can use turkey leftovers or roast chicken leftovers.
Any ground meat works in this easy recipe such as ground chicken or ground beef.
Add in fresh zucchini slices, red pepper, juicy tomatoes or broccoli.
Using low fat milk helps keep the calories down however heavy cream can be used as well.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves or freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Any type of meatball mixture would be delicious in this pesto pasta dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 986mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4586IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 288mgIron: 3mg
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