One-pan Turkey Skillet

Servings: 8, Total Time: 35 minutes

A photo of a bowl of pasta with tomatoes and meat next to a pan of food with a wooden spoon

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Number of Servings: 8

Calories per Serving: 254

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat macaroni (cooked and rinsed with cold water)
  • 1 small bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Gather and prepare ingredients.  
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic, crumbling the turkey with a wooden spoon or spatula.  
  3. Once the meat is no longer pink (about 15 minutes), use a colander to drain off excess fat.  
  4. Return to the skillet and stir in drained macaroni, tomatoes with juices, thyme, salt and pepper.  
  5. Sprinkle cheese over top.  
  6. Cover and cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. 

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