One-Pan Ground Turkey Pasta
This fast, nutritious one-pan dinner is a game-changer for busy weeknights. By simmering pasta directly with browned ground turkey, seasonings, and a touch of butter, you create a velvety, flavorful sauce without the need for multiple pots. It is a perfectly balanced, minimal-cleanup meal that delivers high-quality protein and comforting carbohydrates in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground turkey.
Brown the meat thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
Season the turkey with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the dry pasta to the skillet with the turkey.
Pour in enough water or broth to just cover the pasta.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced into a sauce.
Stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
Remove from heat and fold in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute ground chicken for turkey if preferred. You can use Pecorino cheese instead of Parmesan for a sharper flavor profile. Fresh minced garlic can replace garlic powder for a more aromatic dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://albertrecipes.com/one-pan-ground-turkey-pasta/