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    Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet: A Weeknight Dinner Kids Love

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    By Contributed on October 17, 2017 Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees, Pasta

    One of the biggest hurdles many dairy-free families face is getting started. A common misconception is that diary-free eating is complicated and expensive. But delicious dinners that even kids will love are simple and easy to prepare. This healthy turkey pasta skillet is ready in less than 30 minutes, it uses everyday ingredients, and cleanup a breeze.

    Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet Recipe - A Weeknight Dinner that Kids Love (dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free option)This Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet recipe with photo was shared with us by produceforkids.com.

    Special Diet Notes: Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and can generally be top food allergy-friendly.

    For a gluten-free turkey pasta skillet, substitute your favorite gluten-free macaroni. However, I have a few words of advice. Avoid quinoa-based pasta as it can impart bitterness when simmered. Also, add the noodles after the vegetable mixture has already simmered for about 5 to 10 minutes. Gluten-free noodles break easily if overcooked, and can become mushy. Therefore it’s best to add them later in the proces.

    5.0 from 3 reviews
    Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
    Total time
    30 mins
     
    Author: Produce for Kids
    Serves: 4 servings
    Ingredients
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound lean ground turkey
    • 3 Roma tomatoes
    • 1 medium green bell pepper
    • 1 medium sweet onion
    • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni, cooked al dente (see notes above recipe for gluten-free option)
    • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
    Instructions
    1. Heat the oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook for 10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
    2. Place the tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in your food processor and pulse until chunky.
    3. Add the vegetable mixture, noodles, beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the skillet and let simmer for 15 minutes.
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    Key Ingredients: Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet


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    Contributed

      This recipe was shared with Go Dairy Free by another recipe creator. We have not tested this recipe in our kitchens unless otherwise noted.

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      12 Comments

      1. Caitlin Locke on April 2, 2019 4:10 pm

        I made this tonight and it was great. I added a chopped jalapeno to suit our tastes. Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 3, 2019 8:49 am

          Glad this pasta worked out so well for you Caitlin and thank you for the feedback!

          Reply
      2. Andrew on September 29, 2018 2:09 pm

        This looks great but quick question. I am a dude so I need everything spelled out for me : )
        Whats with the random reference to noodles in the prep when the ingredients call for elbow macaroni. Its obviously not elbow macaroni AND noodles right? 🙂

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on October 1, 2018 8:02 am

          Sorry for the confusion Andrew! The “noodles’ is referring to the elbow macaroni.

          Reply
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      4. Linda Lee on October 20, 2017 12:02 pm

        My child really enjoyed your recipe. It is wonderful.
        Hope to see more recipes.

        Reply
      5. Christine on October 18, 2017 6:37 pm

        LOVE this for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! So comforting and yummy. Love it for these cooler temps!

        Reply
      6. Kristina @ Love & Zest on October 18, 2017 6:30 am

        This dinner looks so good! I love turkey in anything! I cannot wait to try this!

        Reply
        • Mel Meyer on July 26, 2021 5:48 pm

          This was such honest to goodness comfort food without the guilt of carb overload! We subbed green bell pepper for red, and black beans for kidney, and added a few good pumps of hot sauce for more kick and it turned out amazing. Living with two guys who are finicky eaters is hard enough but this made it much easier to find something new and not as bad for us! Thank you!

          Reply
      7. Lorie on October 17, 2017 5:22 pm

        My husband will be so excited for this. I’m making it for him this week now!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on October 17, 2017 7:45 pm

          I hope you both enjoy it!

          Reply
      8. Maria on October 17, 2017 4:43 pm

        I literally just bought all my taco ingredients! I was going to make a taco salad but this skillet is calling my name. 🙂

        Reply

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