Skillet Pasta Dinner

Name: Skillet Pasta Dinner
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or ground sausage or beef); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced (approximately 1 teaspoon); 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 8 ounces uncooked tube pasta (ziti, penne, or macaroni); 2 cups fresh or frozen vegetables (try zucchini and carrots)

Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

A quick and delicious one-pot meal that is sure to please the whole family. Add your favorite frozen or fresh veggies to this dish.

Makes

6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or ground sausage or beef)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (approximately 1 teaspoon)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked tube pasta (ziti, penne, or macaroni)
2 cups fresh or frozen vegetables (try zucchini and carrots)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Brown the ground meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet or heavy saucepan. Drain off any grease.
Add the tomato sauce, water, and uncooked pasta.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the fresh or frozen vegetables. Stir and continue cooking until the pasta and vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes.

Notes

Frozen vegetables used for nutritional analysis and costing purposes. Learn more about: Onions Garlic Tomatoes Zucchini Carrots

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