Ground Turkey Pasta
This cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta is made in one-pot in under 45 minutes. Made with pantry staples, it’s high in protein and delicious!
Servings: 4 2 cup servings
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup minced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ pound dried penne pasta
- 1 ½ cups low sodium marinara sauce
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Once the turkey has cooked for 5 minutes, add the onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper to the pot. Stir together and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Add the pasta, water, and marinara sauce to the pot. Stir together well and cover the pot.
- Turn the heat to high and bring the pot to a boil. It will take about 5 minutes to come to a boil.
- Once the pasta is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook covered for 6 minutes or half the amount of time the pasta package recommends. Make sure to stir every few minutes to prevent scorching the bottom of the pot.
- After the pasta has cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Remove the lid and let the pasta sit for 5 minutes. The pasta will continue to cook and absorb the liquid.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan!
Notes
If you don't have ground turkey, this recipe will work well with ground beef, chicken, lamb, and sausage!
Looking to add some heat to this recipe? Add a 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper or calabrian chili paste to add some spice and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 3mg
