Easy Ground Turkey Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan Recipe
A comforting and flavorful ground turkey pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato sauce with garlic, spinach, and a hint of chili. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender ground turkey with aromatic herbs, finished with parmesan cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 white onion, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 g ground turkey
- 300 g spinach
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 200 ml water (to rinse out canned tomatoes)
- 200 ml light or single cream
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 35 g parmesan, grated (plus more for garnish)
Other
- 500 g pasta (cooked according to packet instructions)
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Place a large pan on medium heat and drizzle with 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil. Once hot, add in the sliced onions and minced garlic. Stir frequently for 5 minutes or until the onions have softened and become translucent.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook and stir for 5-10 minutes until the turkey is browned slightly and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes along with 200 ml of water used to rinse out the can, light cream, dried oregano, and chili flakes. Mix everything well and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15 minutes to develop a rich flavor.
- Cook Pasta and Finish Sauce: Begin cooking the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, pour the balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan into the sauce. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Taste the sauce again and adjust any seasoning as needed. Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly into the sauce pan. Stir well to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Divide the pasta between 4 bowls and garnish with additional grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty ground turkey pasta dish!
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice tolerance or omit for a milder flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- This dish can be reheated in a pan over low heat or in the microwave.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added as garnish for extra freshness.
Keywords: ground turkey pasta, easy pasta dish, creamy tomato pasta, weeknight dinner, spinach pasta, stovetop pasta recipe
