Sautéed Ground Turkey with Tomato Sauce over Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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A hearty, low-carb alternative to pasta featuring lean ground turkey simmered in a savory tomato sauce and served over zucchini noodles for a satisfying meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Ground turkey, Zucchini, spiralized, Tomato sauce (no sugar added) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz Ground turkey
2 medium Zucchini, spiralized
3/4 cup Tomato sauce (no sugar added)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Onion, finely diced
1 tsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1/8 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 2: Add 6 oz ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Stir in 3/4 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 3: Meanwhile, cook 2 medium spiralized zucchini noodles in a separate skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain any excess liquid. Divide noodles among plates, top with turkey sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil.