Turkey Orzo Dinner
A hearty and comforting turkey orzo dinner featuring ground turkey, tender orzo pasta, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce with vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup orzo pasta
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add orzo pasta, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir in frozen peas and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan or parsley if desired.