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One-Pot Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta with Spinach

A close-up of a white bowl filled with ground turkey pasta, featuring penne, sautéed spinach, and grated cheese.
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Make this simple, comforting one-pot ground turkey pasta skillet for a quick weeknight dinner. It uses lean ground turkey and spinach for a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta shape)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to 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.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir gently until the spinach wilts into the hot pasta, which should take about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately. This is a great easy weeknight turkey pasta option.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • You can add other vegetables like chopped mushrooms or bell peppers with the onion.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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