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One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and healthy one-pot pasta dish featuring ground turkey, vegetables, and gluten-free penne, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 750 g ground turkey (7% fat)
  • 1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 piece onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 piece large carrot (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gluten free soy sauce or tamari
  • 10 oz dried gluten free penne
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (can sub with parmesan cheese)
  • 2.5 cups chicken or beef stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15oz | 400g)
  • 2 cups spinach (60 g)

Toppings

  • Red chili flakes and fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook until no pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables soften and turkey browns, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce, cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in pasta, diced tomatoes, and stock. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in nutritional yeast or parmesan. Add spinach, cover for 1 minute to wilt, then stir in fully. Season to taste and serve.
  • Let leftovers cool and store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be customized with your favorite herbs and toppings for added flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground turkey