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Ingredients
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil or oil of choice
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder (yes, it’s okay. I know there is already onion in there)
- 2 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped or sliced thin
- 1/2 lb. spiral, whole grain pasta, cooked to package directions (I used brown rice pasta)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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