Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe
Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. This dish features tender pasta coated in a savory sauce made with lean ground turkey, aromatic garlic, and herbs. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a delicious meal that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. Enjoy the delightful flavors and easy preparation that make this recipe a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper; brown completely (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in another pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with the turkey sauce until evenly coated. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg