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Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey, pasta, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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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 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Pasta

  • 2 cups short pasta (penne, rotini, shells)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.33 cup parmesan (optional)

Herbs for serving

  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground turkey in a skillet.
  • Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  • Stir in seasonings, broth, tomatoes, and marinara.
  • Add pasta and simmer until tender.
  • Mix in mozzarella and parmesan; top with herbs and serve.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust cheese quantities to taste.
Keyword Ground Turkey