Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles
Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles pairs tender zucchini strands with a robust tomato sauce, lean turkey, and hints of garlic and Italian herbs. The spinach wilts into the sauce, adding freshness while red pepper flakes lend gentle heat. It’s a light, protein-forward dinner perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome meal prep option.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook9 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey breast, green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the turkey is lightly browned.
- 2
Stir marinara sauce and baby spinach into the turkey mixture; cook and stir until the marinara sauce is heated through.
- 3
Use tongs to stir zucchini noodles into the sauce; cook and stir until the zucchini is slightly tender.
- Calories 233.14 kcal Moderate
- Protein 25.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.26 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 51.02 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1540.68 mg High
- Fiber 5.04 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.03 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source
- Potassium 809.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 15.94 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.17 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 24 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 233.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles?
- About 24 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 9 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 233.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Turkey Marinara with Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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