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Creamy Ground Turkey Pasta

A delightful, quick, and easy dish combining ground turkey with a rich cream sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese for serving Freshly grated recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add heavy cream, spinach, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; stir until the spinach wilts.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the turkey and cream mixture; mix well.
  7. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider sautéing onions or mushrooms with the turkey. You can swap fresh spinach for frozen spinach, just thaw and drain it before adding. For added heat, include red pepper flakes while cooking.