Turkey Mince Pasta

Turkey Mince Pasta

🍝 Turkey Mince Pasta – the perfect quick, easy and budget-friendly family meal! It’s packed with lean turkey mince and plenty of flavour. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you’re looking for a healthy midweek dinner or simple meal prep inspiration, this recipe has you covered. ❤️

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Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Vegetable grater
  • Saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • Tablespoon
  • Teaspoon

Ingredients

  • Turkey Mince x 500g
  • Onion x 1
  • Garlic x 2 cloves
  • Carrot x 1
  • Courgette x 1
  • Tamari x 2 tbsp
  • Dried oregano x 1 tsp
  • Chicken stock x 300mls
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Basil x 1 handful
  • Spinach x 1 handful
  • Oil x 1 tbsp
  • Pasta x 200 – 300g

Method

  • Peel and grate the carrot and courgette.
  • Set these ingredients to one side.
  • Peel, slice and dice the onion and set these ingredients to one side.
  • Squash the cloves under the blade of the knife and remove the skin.
  • Slice the cloves and set aside as well.
  • Put the large saucepan onto a high heat on the hob and add oil to the base.
  • When the pan is hot, add in the onion and fry until it starts to soften.
  • Next add in the garlic and fry for 30 seconds or so.
    • Just until you can start to smell it and it turns golden brown.
  • Add in the grated carrot and courgette.
  • Fry these ingredients until they are warmed through.
  • As they are grated they will cook slightly easier.
  • Now add in the mince fry and break up with the stirring spoon.
  • Fry until it turn brown all over.
  • Pour the stock into the pan, tamari or soy sauce and dried oregano.
  • Sprinkle over salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the ingredients to the boil and then turn the heat down and leave to simmer.
  • Leave on the hob for 20 – 30 minutes or until the liquid starts to disappear in the pan.
  • Tear the basil and add it to the pan.
  • Chop the spinach and add it to the pan too.
  • Stir the basil and spinach in the pan and let it wilt down.
  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
  • Add the pasta to the mince.
  • Then serve and enjoy.
Turkey Mince Pasta

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