high-protein penne with ground turkey & mushrooms
This dish is ready in under 30 minutes. It's full of lean protein and delicious flavors. It makes cooking on weeknights exciting and nutritious.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cooking pan
- Pasta pot
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 8 ounces whole grain penne pasta
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Sauté ground turkey until fully cooked
- Add mushrooms and onions, cook until softened
- Boil penne pasta in separate pot according to package instructions
- Mix cooked turkey, mushrooms, and pasta together
- Add chicken broth and seasonings
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired