Savory Ground Turkey Spinach Orzo Delight
This dish combines savory ground turkey with fresh spinach and orzo pasta in a flavorful tomato broth. It's a quick and nutritious meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- to taste Salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Fold in chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.