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Turkey Mac

Filling, hearty, and prepared in one pot, this easy turkey mac recipe is a quick dinner perfect for any night of the week.

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Dinner, Ground Turkey, Pasta, Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Garlic Pods microplaned
  • 2 Bell Peppers Diced
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 Garlic Pods microplaned
  • 8 ounces Dry Pasta (i.e. macaroni, ditalini, or shells) uncooked
  • 28 ounces Spaghetti Sauce
  • 2 cups Water
  • ⅓ cup Coconut Milk or another thick, creamy non-dairy milk
  • Green Onion to garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown 1 pound ground turkey with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon chili powder.

  2. Next add 2 diced bell peppers, 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic pods, 8 ounces macaroni, 28 ounces spaghetti sauce, and 2 cups water.

  3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes.

  4. Add ⅓ cup coconut milk (or another thick, creamy non-dairy milk), stir, and garnish with green onion.

Recipe Notes

*I used ditalini in this recipe.