Description
Healthy Ground Turkey Pasta Bake Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, 2%, or unsweetened almond or cashew milk)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 cup)
- 16 ounces (1 pound) pipe rigate pasta or shell-shaped pasta
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (Cabot recommended)
- Freshly chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onion, minced garlic, ground turkey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Then, stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until the tomato paste deepens in color to enhance the flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth, milk, and tomato sauce to the pot, stirring well to combine. Stir in the pasta and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed but still slightly creamy, about 10 to 12 minutes depending on your pasta shape.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
- Can use different types of pasta based on preference.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Ground Turkey Pasta, Ground Turkey Recipe, Pasta Bake