Ground Turkey Puttanesca

Perfect for a great weeknight meal in any season this healthy Ground Turkey Puttanesca is one of our favorites and great for company as well!

Ingredients

• Ground Turkey  ·  1 pound 
• Williamson Wines Extra Virgin Olive Oil  ·  6 tablespoons 
• bunch Parsley, choped  ·  1/2 
• Parmesan Cheese, grated  ·  1/4 cup 
• Herbie's Lamb Roast & BBQ Rub  ·  2 tablespoons 
• Spaghetti (16oz)  ·  1 package 
• Kalamata Olives  ·  1/2 cup 
• can Diced Tomato  ·  14.5 ounces 
• Capers  ·  1/4 cup 
• Garlic, thinly sliced  ·  8 cloves 
• Herbie's Tarragon Leaves, dried  ·  2 tablespoons 

Instructions

1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden (about 1 minute). Stir in the Herbie’s Lamb Roast & BBQ Rub and Herbie’s Tarragon Leaves to bloom the spices for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
5. Add the diced tomatoes, capers, and Kalamata olives to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce along with the reserved pasta water and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss everything together over low heat until well coated and glossy.
7. Remove from heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Jenny's Tip: - Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving. Enjoy!