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This Ground Turkey Spaghetti with zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A simple and healthy dinner that takes 10-minutes to make! This will soon be your go-to week night dinner!
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 Healthy Turkey Spaghetti is made with zucchini noodles! 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?
Spiralizing is easy! It may look all pretty and fancy and fun, 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?
But I digress… this spaghetti with ground turkey 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 on repeat year round.
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!
A spaghetti that’s Paleo friendly and gluten free. You can’t beat this 30-minute healthy meal!
Ground Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, spiralized
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast, or meat of choice
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cup baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Optional parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Add turkey breast, garlic, bell pepper and seasonings. Use a meat masher up the meat and cook until just browned 4-5 minutes.
- Next add baby spinach and crushed tomatoes. Cook another 3 minutes then add zoodles to the skillet.
- Using a tongs, stir in the zucchini noodles. Cook another 2-3 minutes until the zucchini are a slightly tender. You still want them to have a crunch.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. I recommend for storing you store the zucchini noodles separately so if you know you are not eating the full meal, leave some out. The zucchini noodles soften 1 minute on high in a microwave.
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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!
These look yummy (though I’d use the fake ground turkey 🙂 ). I love Zoodles!
Fake works too!
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.
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’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!
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’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!
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 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’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!