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Cheesy One-Pot Ground Turkey Spinach Pasta Skillet

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Make this simple, comforting pasta dish using ground turkey, spinach, and cheese, all cooked in one pot for fast cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, dry pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely.
  6. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the chicken broth with half-and-half or heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of frozen peas along with the pasta for extra vegetables.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, add a splash of water or broth until you reach your desired consistency.

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