PrintCheesy One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta with Spinach
Make this easy, cheesy ground turkey pasta in one pot for a quick weeknight dinner. It is packed with lean protein and spinach, offering a comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta (or preferred shape)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned completely. Drain off any excess fat.
- 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.
- Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well to submerge the pasta in the liquid. 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.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve immediately. This is a great family friendly dinner option.
Notes
- For a slightly different flavor, substitute the Italian seasoning with taco seasoning for a Mexican ground turkey pasta variation.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the pasta sit uncovered for an extra 5 minutes after stirring in the cream and cheese.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 110