Gourmet Ground Turkey Pasta Primavera

Gourmet Ground Turkey Pasta Primavera

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A delicious and healthy ground turkey pasta dish with spring vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Ground TurkeyPastaSpring Vegetables

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 12.00 ozMedium Shell Pasta(Any pasta shape can be used)
  • 1.00 lbGround Turkey(Use lean ground turkey for better flavor)
  • 3.00 TbspOlive Oil
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 0.50 mediumRed Bell Pepper(Diced)
  • 4.00 ozWhite Mushrooms(Thinly sliced)
  • 0.50 mediumWhite Onion(Diced)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(Taste and adjust as needed)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(Taste and adjust as needed)
  • 1.00 tspItalian Seasoning
  • 2.00 TbspAll-Purpose Flour
  • 2.00 cupsVegetable Broth
  • 1.00 TbspTomato Paste
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream
  • 0.50 cupParmesan Cheese(Freshly grated)
  • leavesFresh Basil(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth and tomato paste.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Return the cooked turkey to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Add cooked pasta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the pot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes