This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Just letting you know, this Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles recipe was originally published in April 2016. I retested, rephotographed and updated the content for you. Hope you enjoy it!
Calling all pasta lovers! If you love spaghetti but need a lighter, low carb alternative, then you can breathe a sigh of relief because I’ve got you covered today. You are gonna love this Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles!
I don’t remember exactly when zoodles became such a staple in my dinners, but I sure wish it would have happened a lot sooner. And no, I don’t mean I wish I would have been doing it sooner because it was what all the cool foodie kids were doing either.
You see I don’t do complicated dinners. In fact, if you’ve been around here for awhile then you know very well that I don’t do complicated anything. I don’t have the time or the energy. Who does really?
Spoiler alert! Spiralizing is uncomplicated. It may look all pretty and fancy and fun (<- which it is), but it’s one of the easiest ways to prep veggies. Easier than cutting, chopping, slicing or roasting! It’s even easier than making pasta.
How many times have you waited forever for water to boil only to burn the meal or the meal ends up cold waiting for the pasta to get done? Yeah, too much effort coordinating those things. Much easier to toss zoodles into a pot with the entire meal and have everything ready at the same time. Plus there’s less pots to clean. See I’m saving you all kinds of time here!
I’m actually surprised zoodles haven’t become popular at restaurants. How fun would a Zoodle restaurant be? Maybe one day for my dream cafe. But I digress…
This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles recipe has been a go-to dinner of mine on those crazy days when I’m rushing around like a chicken with my head cut off and have nothing to eat for dinner. It’s one of those meals I make ALL THE TIME.
All you do is brown the turkey, add marinara, spices, spinach and zoodles and BAM! Dinner is served in 10 minutes and you will have a happy belly full of goodness! You want to hear the best part? Besides the fact that it’s so ridiculously easy, it also tastes like spaghetti. Pasta without the pasta!
P.S. Dear Google will you please recognize “zoodle” as a real word and stop changing it to doodle or noodle. Ok?!?
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Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles

Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini spiralized
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cup baby spinach
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce I use an organic, no salt added, low sugar one
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Add turkey breast, garlic, bell pepper and seasonings. Using a spatula break up the meat and cook until just browned 4-5 minutes.
- Next add baby spinach and marinara sauce and cook another 3 minutes then add zoodles to the skillet.
- Using a tongs, stir zoodles into the sauce. Cook another 2-3 minutes to make the zucchini a little tender.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
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I’m with you — no time for fancy or complicated meals! I have zoodles on our meal plan for next week, because the kids even have fun eating them. I bet this version is delicious, and I love the short list of ingredients!
I bet it’s a good way to get them to eat their veggies!
I literally use my spiralizer 4 times per week so I am all about this dish! So quick, easy and delish!
Wow! Good for you!
I have been OBSESSED with zucchini noodles lately. They are just SO perfect for spring time eats! Love that you added turkey for some lean protein too!
They’re so versatile. Great for a quick meal. Thanks girl!
I’m trying to figure out how to go as a zoodle for Halloween. They are my life.
I will have to think on that one & get back to you!
Love my spiralizer!!! Zucchini and sweet potatoes are my favorite veggies to spiralize!
I haven’t done sweet potatoes enough. I really need to get on that. Thanks Taylor!
Hi, can you recommend a sturdy spiralizer without a thousand pieces??? Thanks!
I added the one I use to the recipe card!
I’ve been doing a 1/2 and 1/2 noodle/zucchini noodle combo for us. Vegas won’t give up the pasta (and I love it too), but it helps add some more volume without filling up on a cup of noodles.
You are such a good wife!
Simple and delicious -love it! I like that the zoodles aren’t cooked too long, in fact it looks like the perfect amount for just the right texture.
Yes! It’s better that way otherwise they get really soggy.
I cant believe this recipe serves 5 for you! When I make zoodles for my boyfriend, we use upwards of 4-5 zucchinis just for the two of us….
You eat half a package of turkey by yourself at one time? That would be what you would be doing if you ate half of this recipe in one sitting. This recipe makes a ton of food. There is no way I could eat half. If you were only eating zucchini and sauce then yes, but otherwise it would be too much food in one sitting.
These look yummy (though I’d use the fake ground turkey 🙂 ). I love Zoodles!
Fake works too!
Zoodles are on my meal plan for the week. I am going to make this recipe with ground chicken! It’s going to be awesome!
Oh ground chicken is an awesome idea. I need to try that sometime too!
I love zoodles!!! Thanks for the dinner inspiration! Pinned and making this tonight! xo
YAY! Hope you love it as much as I do!
Made this tonight. Tremendous!!! Thank you!
Awesome!
I’m in the process of totally changing the way I eat. I’m going to miss the hearty meals but this will be a perfect substitute for carb-loaded pasta and a great wait to fit in the daily serving of veggies. Making this tonight!!
Can someone recommend a good “sprializer” I would love to try some recipes….especially this one!
The link to the spiralizer was directly under the recipe. Did you miss it or did it not work? Here it is again -> http://amzn.to/2lr45Q8
This sounds like a great recipe! Can you tell me how much is a serving? It says 221 calories per serving and this is great info, but I’m interested in how much is the actual serving. Is it 1 cup…2 cups…ect…ect….thanks so much
I don’t measure out the servings by cup so I’m really not sure. I pre-portion all my food by diving into individual containers.
Can you tell me how much is in a serving? Is it a cup? 1 1/2 cup? Just checking cause I count calories and I am unsure how much to serve myself. Thanks A
I don’t know the specific measurement. I divide the meal into 5 equal containers and that’s how I portion it.
Oh, Megan…thank you, thank you, thank you! I just used my spiralizer for the first time…didn’t know what I was doing!! I used your recipe because I didn’t think my husband would go for a no-meat zoodle dish. It was delicious! I’m actually shocked as I was very skeptical! Give up my beloved pasta?? I thought that was crazy talk!! Lol!! I didn’t even miss the “real” spaghetti noodles!! I’m on Weight Watchers and this a perfect addition to our weekly dinner options. Thanks so much!! Lorraine
Hi Megan. My wife (married 37 yrs) and I started eating much healthier about 6 months ago. I have highish BP and we decided eating no processed food, low carb, little red meat and a ton of veggies was the way to go. Its proven to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. Anyway just wanted to we absolutely loved the Turkey Zoodle recipe! In fact this was the recipe that convinced us to get the Oxo Spiralizer.
Thanks much.
Keith and Kathy
Illinois
Thanks for this super easy recipe. I’m gradually changing over to a healthier lifestyle & quick, simple and delicious is a win win for me!!
Glad you liked it. It’s one of my favs!