Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni Recipe
Make Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Turkey Mixture
Cheese Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add 2 cups of whole wheat macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni and set aside.
Preparing Turkey Mixture
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook Ground Turkey
Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 8
Add Diced Tomatoes
Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) with their juices. Stir well and let simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Mix Pasta and Turkey
Add the drained macaroni to the turkey mixture in the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir until the cheese melts.
- 11
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
