Description
This Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, combining lean ground turkey with pasta in a creamy tomato sauce that’s both delicious and satisfying. With a medley of cheeses melting into each bite, this dish appeals to kids and adults alike. Perfect for busy evenings, it takes just 40 minutes to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a family meal, this versatile recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese (combined)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir in minced garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the turkey mixture, then add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Simmer until combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and half-and-half until well mixed.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed; mix in half the cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover to melt, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg