How to Make Spaghetti a la Puttanesca

Turkey Puttanesca Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped (with juice)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
• 6 large white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Meat and Vegetables:
   • Place the ground turkey, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic in a large skillet.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and the vegetables are tender.
2. Add Tomatoes and Liquid:
   • Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and water to the skillet.
   • Mix well until the tomato paste dissolves completely.
3. Incorporate Additional Ingredients:
   • Stir in the quartered Kalamata olives, sliced mushrooms, chopped parsley, and chopped basil.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer the Sauce:
   • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Combine with Spaghetti:
   • Mix the cooked and drained spaghetti into the sauce until well coated.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the turkey puttanesca spaghetti hot, garnished with additional parsley or basil if desired. Enjoy!