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Creamy Ground Turkey Spinach Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound ground turkey

Pasta

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)

Vegetables

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Dairy & Broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Add ground turkey, cook until browned, then season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix in chopped spinach until wilted, then combine with cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed.

Notes

For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Spinach, turkey