A closeup photo of a pan full of turkey hamburger macaroni

Turkey Burger Macaroni

Chef Franklyn Taylor

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups Macaroni Noodles Whole wheat
  • 1 Bell Pepper Small
  • 1 Onion Small
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 ounces Cheddar Cheese Reduced-fat
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Lean
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 ounces, no salt added
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme Dried
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Box Grater
  • Colander
  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet with Lid

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a colander, drain macaroni and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  • While macaroni cooks, rinse and dice bell pepper. Peel and finely chop onion. Peel and mince garlic.
  • Grate cheese.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add turkey, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook, crumbling the meat with a mixing spoon or rubber spatula, until meat is no longer pink, about 15 minutes. In a colander, drain off fat.
  • Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in macaroni, tomatoes with their juices, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.

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Notes

  • Add more of your favorite veggies to this dish in step 4. Try fresh or frozen peas, peppers, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or summer squash. Or, use up any leftover veggies from another meal!
  • Use lean ground beef instead of ground turkey if you prefer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Burger Macaroni
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
300
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
419
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
522
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
916
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
146
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Ground Turkey, Macaroni, Onion, Onions, Pasta, Thyme, Whole Wheat Macaroni