Description
Looking for a quick and satisfying dinner option? This Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe combines lean ground turkey and pasta with a creamy tomato sauce, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights. In just 40 minutes, you can have a flavorful meal on the table that your whole family will love. The customizable ingredients allow you to use what you already have at home, ensuring minimal waste while delivering maximum flavor. With its cheesy goodness and hearty texture, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until soft.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the turkey mixture; stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce and simmer.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding half-and-half to achieve desired creaminess.
- Mix in half of the cheeses; top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg