Description
A delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese and ground turkey, this pasta dish is quick to prepare and packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup mixed veggies (like bell peppers, spinach, and peas)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula.
- Stir in the mixed veggies and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cottage cheese to the skillet and stir until combined with the turkey and veggies.
- Mix in the cooked pasta until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg