Easy Ground Turkey Broccoli Pasta Dinner

 

Easy Ground Turkey Broccoli Pasta Dinner

By Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Ingredients

 

• ▢1 box spiral pasta (12-16 oz box)
• ▢8 ounces broccoli florets (cut to be bite-sized)
• ▢2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• ▢16-20 ounces ground turkey (to substitute leftover cooked turkey, see notes)
• ▢1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ▢½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢½ teaspoon salt
• ▢⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
• ▢¼ cup Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli.
  1 box spiral pasta,8 ounces broccoli florets
• Drain the broccoli and pasta and return to the pot. Cover and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
  2 tablespoons olive oil
• Add the turkey, paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.
  16-20 ounces ground turkey,1 teaspoon paprika,2 teaspoons minced garlic,½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,½ teaspoon salt
• Break the turkey into pieces, while cooking until browned. (see notes)
  16-20 ounces ground turkey
• Add the turkey mixture, the remaining olive oil, and the fresh basil to the pasta pot
  ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
• Mix until combined.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving (or mix in just prior to serving).
  ¼ cup Parmesan cheese