Ground Turkey Orzo in Tomato Sauce: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delicious and simple dish combining ground turkey and orzo pasta in a savory tomato sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Orzo in Tomato Sauce