Ground Turkey Pasta
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Ground Turkey Pasta
Description
The recipe begins by boiling cellentani pasta and reserving some cooking water. In a skillet, olive oil sautés chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic until fragrant. Ground turkey is added with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cooked through. Tomato sauce, coconut milk, balsamic vinegar, cream cheese, and reserved pasta water create a creamy, flavorful sauce that simmers with the turkey mixture.
Fresh spinach is stirred in until wilted, then the cooked pasta is combined to coat it evenly with the sauce. Parmesan cheese is sprinkled on top when serving. The dish balances savory ground turkey with a creamy, subtly tangy sauce and the bright green bite of spinach, all wrapped in well-shaped pasta.
This dish can serve as a comforting dinner or lunch with a protein boost. Using coconut milk and cream cheese adds creaminess without heaviness. The inclusion of balsamic vinegar adds depth of flavor that brightens the overall profile.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cellentani pasta aka cavatappi, dry
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 2 large garlic minced, cloves
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 oz can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup coconut milk canned
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 oz cream cheese dairy-free, if needed
- ¼ -½ cup water reserved pasta water
- 3 cups spinach
- Parmesan Cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes until onion starts to soften and become fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until turkey is fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add tomato sauce, coconut milk, balsamic vinegar, cream cheese and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to turkey mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add spinach and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until spinach has wilted.
- Add pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Add additional pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve topped with freshly shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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