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Cheesy One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta

A close-up of baked ground turkey pasta topped with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley.
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Create a comforting, flavor-packed ground turkey pasta dinner using just one pot. This recipe is quick, uses simple ingredients, and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces penne pasta or rotini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well to submerge the pasta in the liquid.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute the heavy cream with evaporated milk or half-and-half.
  • You can add 1 cup of fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of simmering for extra vegetables.
  • This one pot pasta meal is a great budget friendly turkey meal.

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