Description
Hearty, comforting, and packed with lean protein, this Ground Turkey Pasta is the weeknight winner that saves dinner and your sanity. With juicy turkey, a garlicky tomato sauce, and twirl-worthy spaghetti—all ready in 30 minutes—it’s the kind of dish that delivers flavor without the fuss. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just yourself in sweatpants, this pasta is your go-to for cozy vibes on chaotic days.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
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12 oz spaghetti (or GF alternative)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Boil Pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
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Sauté Base: While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion 3–4 mins. Add garlic, cook 30 secs.
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Cook Turkey: Add turkey, season with salt & pepper, and brown 5–7 mins until no longer pink.
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Build Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes & Italian seasoning. Simmer on low 10 mins.
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Toss Pasta: Add pasta to sauce, toss with tongs. Use reserved water to loosen if needed.
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Serve: Top with fresh herbs & optional cheese. Dig in!
Notes
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Brown turkey well for max flavor
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Always salt your pasta water
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Reserve that starchy pasta water—it’s liquid gold
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Taste & season before serving
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420cal Per Serving
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g