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