Zesty Ground Turkey Tomato Pasta
with Fried Capers
Frying capers takes no time at all, but this extra step will up the ante on this quick turkey pasta. Packed with veggies and finished off with a sprinkle of Parm, this is a perfect meal for any night of the week.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
113 g
Mirepoix
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
(May contain Sesame, Soy, Crustaceans, Milk, Mustard, Wheat, Sulphites, Fish, Egg)
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
170 g
Spaghetti
(Contains Wheat)
30 g
Capers
(May contain Tree nuts, Fish, Milk, Sulphites)
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains Milk)
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
¼ tsp
Sugar*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
2 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- When water is boiling, add spaghetti. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
- Drain and return spaghetti to the same pot, off heat.
- Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain and rinse capers, then pat dry with paper towels.
- When the pan is hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) oil, then capers. Fry until crispy, 3-4 min.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate.
- Add mirepoix to the same pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies start to soften, 1-2 min.
- Add turkey and garlic puree. Cook, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 3-4 min.**
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add crushed tomatoes and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well combined, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter into sauce, until melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour sauce into the pot with spaghetti. Add spinach, then stir until spinach is wilted, 1 min.
- Divide pasta between bowls.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, fried capers and chili flakes, if desired.
