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Skillet Baked Gluten Free Pasta with Ground Turkey and Tomatoes - Light, yet hearty and cheesy pasta dish with ground turkey and tomatoes. A one-pot, easy meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

Skillet Baked Gluten Free Pasta with Ground Turkey and Tomatoes

Katerina | Diethood
Light, yet hearty and cheesy pasta dish with ground turkey and tomatoes. A one-pot, easy meal that's perfect for any night of the week.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 1 pound 99% Fat Free ground turkey meat
  • salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt's® Organic Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt's® Organic Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 box (12 ounces) Gluten Free Penne Pasta (I used Barilla's)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2- cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley , optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large stovetop and oven safe nonstick skillet.
  • Add onions and turkey meat; season with salt and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned on all sides.
  • Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; season with Italian Seasoning and dried basil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Add the water and gluten free penne pasta.
  • Stir to combine and cover with a lid.
  • Increase heat to medium; continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning, until pasta is tender and cooked al dente.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the milk and parmesan.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and transfer to oven.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 147 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 50 mg | Sodium: 143 mg | Potassium: 174 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 145 IU | Vitamin C: 1.4 mg | Calcium: 114 mg | Iron: 0.9 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian