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Quick Turkey Spaghetti

Name: Quick Turkey Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023

"My family never tires of this versatile entree. We can have it once a week, and it’s different each time! I sometimes omit the turkey for a meatless meal, change up the veggies or use my own tomato sauce.” Mary Lou Moeller - Wooster, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, pepper, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in the tomato sauce, spaghetti, water and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until spaghetti and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Can you freeze Quick Turkey Spaghetti?

Cool and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 357 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Quick Turkey Spaghetti

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