Lemon Garlic Pasta

About This Recipe

Brown rice fusilli and ground turkey mixed in a lemon, garlic and butter sauce. A flavorful dish that includes frozen peas and chopped kale to provide some nutrients that heats up wonderfully in the microwave.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground turkey (93/7)
• 1 lb brown rice fusilli pasta (any kind of pasta works)
• 1 lb frozen peas
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ medium onion
• 1 tbsp butter
• 6 cloves garlic
• 14.5 oz petite diced tomatos (1 can)
• 1 bunch lacinato kale (regular kale or spinach is fine)
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup pasta water

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles per the instructions on the package and reserve at least ½ cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium high heat and brown the turkey.
3. While the turkey is cooking, cut the onion and garlic into a small dice and squeeze the juice out of the lemons.
4. In a large pot, saute the onions in a bit of olive oil over medium heat until they are soft. Add in the butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in 2 tbsp of lemon juice and, peas, and canned tomatoes. Allow the flavors to cook and come together for a couple of minutes.
6. Add in the noodles, turkey, kale, parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of pasta water. Stir and season with salt, pepper, and the remaining lemon juice to taste.
7. This recipe makes 6 servings. Divide your ingredients evenly 6 ways.