Ground Turkey and Seasonal Veggies Over Pasta

There are two beautiful things about this recipe... well maybe three. One, ground turkey is one of the cheapest meats available. Two, the recipe is flexible. I have suggested veggies in the recipe below, but really any veggies you have on hand will do. Ive used just tomato and cauliflower with great success. Three, it tastes Great and it is SO healthy! The trick with this recipe is to really brown the ground turkey. I mean really brown it well! Here's the recipe:

Ground Turkey and Seasonal Veggies Over Pasta

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. pasta (whatever kind you fancy)
2 T. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey meat
3 T. dijon style mustard (make sure it doesn't include wine)
2 T. Italian seasoning blend* (I like Penzey's)
1 orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 small - medium zucchini, cut in 1/2 in. slices
1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets 
2 t. sea salt

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta water is heating, heat oil in large non-stick skillet (one that has a lid) and thoroughly cook the ground turkey until it is well browned. Add dijon mustard and Italian seasoning blend and mix through (*to make your own Italian seasoning blend, see note after the recipe). Then add cut veggies on top.  Sprinkle with salt and cover with lid. Steam until veggies are soft, but still bright. Remove lid and mix veggies into the meat. Serve hot over cooked pasta. 

For those not avoiding sulfites: Add some minced garlic when you add the veggies. Garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4 servings

*Italian seasoning blend: oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme and rosemary.