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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and hearty one-pot meal combining lean ground turkey, pasta, and creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta Shells

  • 12 ounces Pasta Shells (Uncooked pasta, can substitute with penne, rotini, or farfalle)

Ground Turkey

  • 1 pound ground turkey (97% lean)

Onion

  • 1 cup yellow onion (roughly chopped)

Garlic

  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)

Yellow Bell Pepper

  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper (diced)

Tomato Sauce

  • 15 oz tomato sauce (425 g)

Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra light or light)

Salt

  • to taste salt (according to preference)

Paprika

  • 1.5 tsp paprika (sweet, not smoked)

Oregano

  • 1 tsp oregano

Thyme

  • 1 tsp thyme

Ground Black Pepper

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Red Pepper Flakes

  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Water

  • 3 cups water (warm)

Better Than Bouillon

  • 2 tbsp chicken base (stirred into water to make chicken stock)

Heavy Whipping Cream

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Whole Milk

  • 1 cup whole milk (can use 1% or fat-free)

Cheddar Cheese

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (sharp)

Mozzarella Cheese

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil using the Instant Pot's sauté function until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Stir in bell pepper, tomato sauce, spices, water, and chicken base. Close lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Quick release pressure, then stir in cream, milk, and cheeses. Mix until smooth and heated through.

Notes

You can customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground turkey, pasta