This easy and creamy Ground Turkey Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor, it’s made with simple ingredients like ground turkey, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese, making it a flexible dish you can adapt with what you have on hand.
Ingredients Needed:
- 340g penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 450g ground turkey
- 10g salt, divided
- 0.5g black pepper
- 1g Italian seasoning
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 16g all-purpose flour
- 480ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 425g can of tomato sauce
- 240ml half-and-half
- 115g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 115g shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Red chili flakes, to garnish (optional)
How To Make Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe?
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta for 1-2 minutes less than the package says. Save 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Onions: Sauté onion in olive oil for 5 minutes until soft.
- Cook Turkey: Add turkey, break it up, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Make Sauce: Sprinkle flour over turkey, stir, and add broth and tomato sauce. Let it simmer.
- Combine: Add pasta and half-and-half. Stir and adjust sauce thickness with pasta water or more half-and-half.
- Add Cheese: Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar, and top with the rest. Cover and let it melt.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and chili flakes, then serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Choose Lean Turkey: Use lean ground turkey for a healthier meal without losing flavor.
- Control Creaminess: Add more half-and-half for a creamier sauce, or extra broth for a thinner one.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook pasta for 1-2 minutes less to keep it firm when mixed with the sauce.
- Add Vegetables: Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Taste and Season: Taste the dish at each stage and adjust the seasoning for the best flavor.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover Ground Turkey Pasta cool to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Cool the pasta before freezing. Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Heat the pasta in a pan over medium heat, adding some broth or water to prevent drying. Stir until hot.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 613 kcal
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
- Sodium: 1700 mg
- Potassium: 871 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 57 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:
- Gordon Ramsay Duck Breast Recipe
- Gordon Ramsay Beef Stew And Dumplings Recipe
- Gordon Ramsay Beef Curry Recipe
Gordon Ramsay Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy6
servings5
minutes15
minutes613
kcalThis easy and creamy Ground Turkey Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor, it’s made with simple ingredients like ground turkey, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese, making it a flexible dish you can adapt with what you have on hand.
Ingredients
340g penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
30ml olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
450g ground turkey
10g salt, divided
0.5g black pepper
1g Italian seasoning
5 cloves garlic, minced
16g all-purpose flour
480ml low-sodium chicken broth
425g can of tomato sauce
240ml half-and-half
115g shredded mozzarella cheese
115g shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, to garnish
Red chili flakes, to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta for 1-2 minutes less than the package says. Save 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Onions: Sauté onion in olive oil for 5 minutes until soft.
- Cook Turkey: Add turkey, break it up, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Make Sauce: Sprinkle flour over turkey, stir, and add broth and tomato sauce. Let it simmer.
- Combine: Add pasta and half-and-half. Stir and adjust sauce thickness with pasta water or more half-and-half.
- Add Cheese: Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar, and top with the rest. Cover and let it melt.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and chili flakes, then serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose Lean Turkey: Use lean ground turkey for a healthier meal without losing flavor.
- Control Creaminess: Add more half-and-half for a creamier sauce, or extra broth for a thinner one.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook pasta for 1-2 minutes less to keep it firm when mixed with the sauce.
- Add Vegetables: Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Taste and Season: Taste the dish at each stage and adjust the seasoning for the best flavor.