Italian Turkey Pasta Skillet

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat spaghetti
• olive oil
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound cubed cooked turkey
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. stir in the onion and green pepper. cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the turkey and spaghetti sauce. bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. cook until the sauce is hot.
• once the spaghetti has been cooked and drained, stir it into the hot sauce along with the mozzarella cheese. stir until the cheese melts, then serve.