Description
A delicious and healthy Greek-inspired spaghetti dish featuring lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and classic Mediterranean flavors. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for at least 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground turkey with crumbled firm tofu or a plant-based ground alternative.
- Adjust the amount of olives and herbs to your preference.
- If you don’t have Kalamata olives, black olives can be used as a substitute.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors often improve the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean