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Ground Turkey Pasta
Ground Turkey Pasta features medium shell pasta mixed with a creamy sauce made from ground turkey, tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Sautéed vegetables such as bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and garlic add texture and flavor. The sauce thickens with flour and Italian seasoning enhances the savory profile. This dish is hearty and comforting, suitable for a satisfying weeknight meal or a baked pasta variation for a warm family dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
569 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz. medium shell pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) ground turkey
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper diced small
- 4 oz. white mushrooms thinly sliced or diced small
- 1/2 large onion white, diced
- 1 tsp. salt taste and add more as desired
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1, (15oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- basil fresh, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil the water for the pasta and follow directions on the shell pasta box. Typically 8-10 minutes to cook medium shells.
- In a Dutch oven or wide stock pot, heat 2 Tbsp. of the olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground turkey. Season the ground turkey with salt and pepper. Once cooked, drain excess fat/liquid in the pan and place the ground turkey in a bowl and set aside.
- Then, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Sauté the garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until fragrant (about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally). Then, whisk in the flour until combined.
- Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce and let it come to a simmer. Then add in the cooked ground turkey.
- Pour in the cooked shells or pasta of choice, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper or other seasonings as desired. It may seem soupy initially; just simmer and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens. If you would like it creamier, add more heavy cream. Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan cheese and enjoy! The pasta will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Notes
- Add optional herbs like garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes for extra flavor if desired.
- For a baked version, place the cooked dish in an oven-safe dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Substitute different pasta types such as rotini, penne, or tortellini to change the texture.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding more heavy cream or tomato sauce when increasing pasta quantity.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
487mg
(20%)
Potassium
571mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1112IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.