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A large pot of creamy ground turkey pasta with zucchini and spinach

Creamy One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta with Veggies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 12 oz dry penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini , diced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and diced onion to the pot. Cook until the turkey is browned and the onion is translucent, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the turkey and vegetable mixture.
  5. Pour in the dry pasta and chicken broth. Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  7. Remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
  8. Fold in the fresh baby spinach and stir until the leaves are wilted from the residual heat.
  9. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.