Turkey Meatball Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

• 230 g lean turkey mince
• 180 g whole-wheat pasta
• 1 large bell pepper
• 80 g spinach
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 20 g parmesan

Method

1. Step 1

   Boil the 180 g whole-wheat pasta in salted water until al dente, then reserve a splash of pasta water and drain.

2. Step 2

   Measure out the 230 g lean turkey mince and loosen it with your hands so it cooks evenly.

3. Step 3

   Slice the bell pepper into thin strips (1 large), and roughly chop the spinach (80 g).

4. Step 4

   Season the lean turkey mince with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.

5. Step 5

   Cook the turkey mince for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up until browned and fully cooked.

6. Step 6

   In the same pan, cook the vegetables for 2 to 4 minutes, then stir in the ingredients for the roasted red pepper tomato sauce. Use a splash of the cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.

7. Step 7

   Add the drained whole-wheat pasta, return the cooked lean turkey mince to the pan, and toss everything together for 1 minute so the sauce coats every piece.

8. Step 8

   Taste and adjust the seasoning, then plate the pasta and finish with parsley and parmesan.