This One-Dish Italian Pasta Skillet is a budget friendly recipe that makes for the perfect family weeknight dinner, packed with veggies and protein! 

I adore a scrumptious pasta skillet for my family because they are so quick to cook plus are hearty enough and nourishing for everyone at the dinner table.

They make for such a budget-friendly meal that even teenagers will love.

This protein and veggie-packed lasagna inspired skillet dinner can be made in less than 20 minutes, and costs less than $1.75 per serving.

It also makes the most delicious leftovers…if there is any left! 😉

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With healthy ingredients like ground turkey, fresh spinach, and crushed tomatoes, this meal packs a nutritious punch.

All you need is one large skillet, about 20 minutes and you’ll have a protein-rich and veggie-packed dinner that will fuel your busy family.

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VIDEO: How to Cook Italian Pasta Skillet

RECIPE: Italian Pasta Skillet

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Italian Whole Wheat Pasta Skillet

This protein and veggie-packed lasagna inspired skillet dinner can be made in less than 20 minutes, and costs less than $1.75 per serving. It also makes the most delicious leftovers…if there is any left!

Prep Time20 minutes minutes

Cook Time20 minutes minutes

Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

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• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 8 oz. bag fresh spinach
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 8 oz whole wheat small shell pasta
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• grated Parmesan cheese for optional garnish
• fresh parsley for optional garnish

Instructions

• Brown the ground turkey with the minced garlic in a large skillet with tight fitting lid.
• Add the fresh spinach over top of the browned ground turkey and let cook over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring a few times while the spinach ‘melts.’
• Once the spinach is all melted in, stir in the crushed tomatoes with the Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Bring to bubbling and then stir in the vegetable broth and bring to bubbling again.
• Once the broth-sauce is bubbling, add the whole wheat pasta noodles and float them deep into the sauce, as well as on the surface. Be sure that all of the noodles are covered by the sauce so that the pasta cooks evenly.
• Put on the lid, reduce to medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until noodles are cooked al dente.
• Remove from the heat and sprinkle the optional Parmesan cheese and parsley garnishes over the top.
• Serve Italian Whole Wheat Pasta Skillet as a one dish dinner or with a side of salad.

Disclaimer: This recipe and video is sponsored by NourishMyHealth.org. All opinions and thoughts are my own.