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One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta: A Beginner-Friendly, Flavorful Meal in 30 Minutes

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with ground turkey, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
  • 750 g (1.6 lbs) ground turkey (7% fat)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce or tamari (15 ml)
  • 10 oz dried gluten free penne
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock (600 ml)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15oz | 400g)
  • 2 cups spinach (60 g)
  • Red chili flakes and fresh herbs for topping, optional

Instructions

  • Brown the Turkey:

    • Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is simmering, add the turkey, Italian spice blend, and black pepper. Break the turkey apart and cook for about 5 minutes or until almost no pink remains. This ensures the turkey is cooked through and safe to eat, and it also develops a flavorful crust.   
       

  • Sauté the Vegetables:

    • Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pan. Cook another 5 minutes or so until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables have softened. This infuses the dish with the flavors of the vegetables, creating a flavorful base.

  • Add Vinegar and Soy Sauce:

    • Add vinegar (and soy sauce/tamari if using) and cook an additional 1 minute. This adds a layer of flavor and deglazes the pan, lifting any browned bits from the bottom and adding depth to the sauce.

  • Add Pasta, Tomatoes, and Stock:

    • Stir in the penne followed by the tomatoes and stock. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the turkey mixture down into an even layer so that the pasta is almost entirely covered in liquid. This ensures the pasta cooks evenly and absorbs the flavors of the sauce.   
       

  • Simmer the Pasta:

    • Reduce to a medium or medium-low heat until you reach a gentle simmer. Cover with a fitted lid and cook for about 7-8 minutes. This allows the pasta to cook and absorb the flavors of the sauce, becoming tender and delicious.

  • Add Nutritional Yeast and Spinach:

    • Remove the lid and stir in the nutritional yeast (or parmesan). Turn off the heat, add the spinach to the pan, and cover with the lid once more for a minute or so to wilt the spinach. Once wilted, mix the spinach in fully. This adds a cheesy flavor and a boost of nutrients, and the spinach wilts quickly from the residual heat.

  • Season and Serve:

    • Taste and season with salt as you see fit, then serve. This allows for customization of flavor, ensuring the dish is perfectly seasoned to your liking.

  • Store Leftovers:

    • Let cool and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This prevents the pasta from spoiling and allows you to enjoy it for multiple meals.

Notes

  • Use a large skillet for even cooking.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Customize vegetables as desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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