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A close up of creamy rotini pasta with ground turkey and spinach in a large black skillet.

One Pot Creamy Ground Turkey Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 545
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz dry rotini pasta
  • 2 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the paste.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, then add the dry pasta. Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.
  6. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is reduced.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until a smooth sauce forms.
  8. Fold in the baby spinach and stir until just wilted. Serve immediately.