Easy Creamy Ground Turkey Pasta for Quick Weeknight Dinner

Ground turkey, pasta, and a creamy sauce make a straightforward skillet dinner.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 450 g (1 lb) lean ground turkey
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ tablespoon fresh thyme
• ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 400 ml (2 cups) passata
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
• 200 ml (1 cup) single cream
• 150 g (5.5 oz) low-fat cheddar, grated
• Fresh parsley to garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make it

1. Bring a large pot of pasta to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large deep pan or Dutch oven and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

3. Add the ground turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with your spoon.

4. Stir in the garlic, thyme, rosemary and red chilli flakes and continue to cook for another minute.

5. Add the passata and chicken stock, stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

6. Stir in the single cream, cooked pasta and cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted, then add the fresh parsley.

7. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve right away. If you want, you can top it with more fresh chopped parsley.

Tips and serving

Cook the ground turkey to 165°F (74°C) before combining it with the sauce and pasta.

For more ideas, try Quick and Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta for Weeknight Dinners or Easy Cozy High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce.