Ground Turkey Pasta
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring ground turkey, vegetables, and a creamy tomato-coconut sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
Main Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Seasonings & Sauces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14 ounces can tomato sauce (or passata)
- 14 ounces can coconut milk
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pasta
- 4 cups rigatoni, penne or fusilli pasta (dry)
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups green peas (frozen)
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in seasonings, tomato sauce, coconut milk, broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Add pasta, cover, and simmer for 13 minutes until al dente.
- Turn off heat, add peas, and let stand for 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasonings if needed, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, simmer longer or add more broth as needed.