One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta
Make One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta, an American dinner recipe with olive oil, ground turkey (93% lean), small onion. It has about 25 min, about 550 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta is an American dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 550 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonOne-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 small small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
How to make One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the 1 diced small onion to the skillet with the cooked turkey and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the 28 oz can crushed tomatoes and 3 cups chicken broth, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add 12 oz penne pasta. Stir well to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 4 oz cream cheese until it has melted completely and the sauce is creamy. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and stir until it wilts into the hot pasta, which usually takes 1-2 minutes.
- Season the pasta with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste. Divide among serving bowls and garnish with freshly grated 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta FAQ
How do I make One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta?
Make One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta?
The main ingredients include olive oil, ground turkey (93% lean), small onion, garlic, canned crushed tomatoes. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in One-Skillet Creamy Tomato & Ground Turkey Pasta?
Recipe Genius estimates about 550 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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