Keyword Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Ground Turkey, Macaroni, Onion, Onions, Pasta, Thyme, Whole Wheat Macaroni
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal
Author Chef Franklyn Taylor
Equipment
Stovetop
Box Grater
Colander
Large Pot
Large Skillet with Lid
Ingredients
2cupsMacaroni NoodlesWhole wheat
1Bell PepperSmall
1OnionSmall
3clovesGarlic
3ouncesCheddar CheeseReduced-fat
1poundGround TurkeyLean
1canDiced Tomatoes14 ounces, no salt added
1TablespoonThymeDried
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround Black Pepper
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.