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Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and creamy pasta dish featuring ground turkey, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheeses, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish

  • to taste fresh parsley (to garnish)
  • to taste red chili flakes (optional, to garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of water and drain.
  • Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add ground turkey and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
  • Stir in flour, then add chicken broth and tomato sauce, simmer until thickened.
  • Add cooked pasta and half-and-half, stir to combine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved water or more half-and-half.
  • Mix in half of the cheeses, then top with remaining cheese. Cover and cook on low until cheese melts. Garnish and serve.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add more half-and-half; for a thinner sauce, include reserved pasta water.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta