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Cheesy One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta with Spinach

A close-up of a bowl of ground turkey pasta featuring penne, rich tomato sauce, spinach, and melted cheese.
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Make this easy, cheesy ground turkey pasta in one pot for quick cleanup. This recipe is ready fast and works well for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces penne pasta (or similar short pasta)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot 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 pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the dry pasta to the pot. Stir well to prevent sticking.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally during cooking.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
  7. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and melted.
  8. Serve immediately. This quick stovetop pasta is a great alternative to complex meal planning.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can substitute 1/2 cup of the chicken broth with heavy cream or half-and-half when adding the liquids.
  • This recipe is a good base for lean ground turkey recipes; feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini during the onion step.
  • If you are looking for budget friendly ground turkey meals, this one-pot pasta uses simple pantry staples.

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