Easy Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta
This cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta is made with penne pasta and ground meat cooked with onions and a mouthwatering tomato-based sauce. It’s a quick and easy comfort food that makes a great weeknight meal for the entire family with its perfect balance of simplicity and cheesy flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 10.7 oz. can cream of tomato soup
- 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Prep: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Turkey: While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium-high, heat the oil. Add onion and ground turkey. Cook, breaking the turkey apart with a wooden spoon (Pro tip: Switch to a potato masher when the turkey is about halfway done-it helps get the meat broken up nice and fine!)Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Add & Simmer: When ground turkey is cooked and no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes), add half the cheese, the cream of tomato soup, and diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add: Add the half and half and stir to combine.
- Finish: Add drained pasta to the skillet and stir well to combine. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese over the top and allow it a few minutes to melt. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve right away!
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 39gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8.6gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg
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