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Close-up view of creamy pasta with ground turkey and red sauce.

Creamy Firecracker Turkey Pasta

A flavorful and spicy pasta dish featuring ground turkey and a fiery sauce, topped with fresh green onions and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 pounds 99% Ground Turkey

Pasta

  • 1 bag Al Dente Carba-Nada Rigatoni or any pasta, 4 servings

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2/3 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
  • 2/3 cup Swerve Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Keto Honey Substitute

Vegetables & Others

  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • 4 Wedges Laughing Cow White Cheddar Wedges
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 1-1/2 cups Unsweetened No Sugar Applesauce
  • 2/3 cup Crushed Red Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  • Sauté ground turkey with garlic powder and ginger until cooked through.
  • Simmer firecracker sauce ingredients until thickened.
  • Mix cooked pasta with cheese, almond milk, and vegetable stock until melted.
  • Add most of the sauce to turkey, then combine with pasta. Top with green onions, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes to taste.
Keyword pasta, spicy, turkey