Mediterranean Turkey Mince Pasta with Feta & Spinach

High ProteinLow Fat

A 510-calorie Lunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 120g wholewheat penne pasta
• 250g lean turkey mince (5% fat)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 100g fresh baby spinach
• 40g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Prep: Finely mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, and weigh out all ingredients. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil.
2. Cook the wholewheat penne in the boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat on the hob.
4. Add the turkey mince to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and brown for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
5. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and chili flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
6. Toss in the fresh spinach and the cooked pasta. Pour in the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, tossing everything together until the spinach has wilted.
7. Divide the pasta into two bowls and top each with the crumbled feta cheese.
8. Top tip: Zest the lemon before juicing it and sprinkle the zest over the finished dish for an extra pop of citrus aroma!