Ground Turkey and Vegetable Chickpea Pasta

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 30-40 mins

Cooking Method: Stove and Oven

Cooking Temp: Medium and 400℉

 

• 16 oz chickpea pasta 
   
• 1 lb ground turkey
   
• 1/2 cup Gigi’s Sensational Sauce 
   
• 1/2 cup pesto, store bought or homemade 
   
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped 
   
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets 
   
• 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped
   
• 2-4 TBS olive oil 
   
• 1 tsp salt 
   
• 1 tsp pepper 

1. Preheat the oven to 400℉
    
2. Start by tossing the cut up head of broccoli and chopped red pepper in the 2 TBS of olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp of pepper on a baking sheet.
    
3. Then place in the oven to roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes. 
    
4. While the vegetables are roasting bring a pot of water to a boil. In a large skillet add 2 TBS of olive oil and the 1 lb of ground turkey then brown the turkey. Set aside.
    
5. Boil the chickpea pasta according to the package directions. 
    
6. Once the vegetables are cooked, the turkey is brown and the pasta is done toss everything together in a pot or large bowl. Then add 1/2 cup of Gigi’s sensational sauce and 1/2 cup of pesto.
    
7. Serve and enjoy! 
    
8. To make this vegetarian omit the ground turkey!