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Creamy Ground Turkey Spinach Pasta

A rich and comforting one-pan pasta made with lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and a silky parmesan cream sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Turkey Cream Sauce
  • ground turkey
  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic and onion
Greens
  • fresh spinach

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Brown ground turkey in a skillet with olive oil, onion, and garlic.
  3. Add seasoning, broth, and cream, then simmer into a sauce.
  4. Stir in parmesan, cooked pasta, and spinach until creamy and combined.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan and avoid overheating the cream sauce for best texture.