Easy Ground Turkey Pasta Dish
This Ground Turkey Pasta Dish is a simple weeknight dinner that is saucy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 714kcal
Ingredients
- 1 white onion finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 500 g ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400 g canned tomatoes + 200ml water to rinse out the can
- 200 ml light or single cream
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes more or less depending on your spice tolerance!
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 35 g parmesan grated, plus more for garnish
- 300 g spinach
- 500 g pasta cooked according to packet instructions
Instructions
- Place a large pan on medium heat and drizzle with ½ tablespoon vegetable oil. Once hot, add in the onions and garlic, stir frequently for 5 minutes until the onions have softened.
- Add in the ground turkey and break apart with the back of your wooden spoon. Cook and stir for 5-10 minutes until the ground turkey has browned slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes (with 200ml water to rinse out the can), cream, oregano, and chili flakes. Stir until well combined, then leave to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Now's probably a good time to start cooking your pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Pour the balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan into your sauce pot. Stir to combine. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper based on your preferences. Add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Taste your pasta sauce once again and adjust based on your flavour preferences. Then add in your cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Divide your pasta between 4 bowls and garnish with more grated parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe so scroll up to explore!
Storage: Once your pasta has cooled, place in airtight container and into the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: You can totally freeze this pasta sauce and the pasta if you want, but I'd recommend freezing the sauce and then making the pasta fresh as you want to eat it. Place in airtight containers (don't forget to label with the contents and date) and into the freezer for up to 3 months. Leave to thaw/defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheating: Place the container into the microwave (lid ajar) and heat for a few minutes until piping hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 1524mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7640IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 7mg