Turkey Orzo Recipe

Name: Turkey Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 10 oz. ground turkey; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. thyme; pinch of cinnamon; 1 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes; 1/4 c. tomato sauce; 6 oz. orzo pasta; 1 1/2 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled; parsley for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tsp. olive oil
10 oz. ground turkey
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
pinch of cinnamon
1 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes
1/4 c. tomato sauce
6 oz. orzo pasta
1 1/2 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
parsley for garnish (optional)

1
Heat oil in skillet; crumble turkey about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, oregano and cinnamon.
3
Saute until onion is softened.
4
Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Cook orzo in water al dente (according to package directions); drain. Stir orzo into turkey mixture and heat through.
7
Top with cheese; cover and cook just until cheese is softened.
8
Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. olive oil, 10 oz. ground turkey, 1 c. chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Orzo

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