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This Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe is a super easy, cheesy, and flavorful weeknight dinner made with lean ground turkey and pasta smothered in a creamy tomato sauce. Guaranteed to have the whole family begging for seconds!

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Easy Ground Turkey Pasta

Easy pasta recipes like this one are fast becoming my go-to dinners for busy weeknights – or anytime I'm unsure what I feel like making for dinner. Quick and delicious, it's also one of my favorite ways to use up leftover veggie scraps, helping to waste less and spend less money on groceries each month.

Cheesy, creamy, and filled with loads of ground turkey, this ground turkey pasta is a true winner. Filled with simple ingredients, it tastes like restaurant-quality pasta, minus the hefty price tag.

My 7-year old, not usually a fan of any type of tomato-based pasta sauce, licked his plate clean and asked for seconds. Perfect served with a light green salad or some roasted veggies, the whole family will love this comforting ground turkey pasta.

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How to Make Ground Turkey Pasta

  1. Cook noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. After the pasta has finished cooking, reserve 1 cup of boiling pasta water before draining.
  2. Grab a large pan or Dutch oven to cook everything in.
  3. First cook the onion in a little olive oil, then add and cook the ground turkey.
  4. Add the garlic, season, and sprinkle with flour (use gluten-free flour if you need to). Mix, then add the chicken broth and tomato sauce.
  5. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and half-and-half (or heavy cream). Thin the sauce with reserved pasta water, if desired.
  7. Stir in some of the cheese and top with the rest. Allow the cheese to melt and serve. So easy, right?

That's all it takes to a delicious, winning, cheesy ground turkey pasta dinner.

Can I make Ground Turkey Pasta Gluten-free?

Absolutely. In fact, nowadays there are several gluten-free pasta alternatives including chickpeas pasta, lentil pasta, bean pasta, and I think I've even seen cauliflower pasta! Any of these options would work great in this ground turkey pasta.

Small dinner plate filled with penne pasta coated in a cheesy creamy tomato sauce and ground turkey.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • This recipe is also wonderful when made with lean ground beef or ground sausage in place of ground turkey.
  • I used penne pasta to make this recipe, but feel free to use any small or medium-size pasta shape including bowtie, shells, rotini, fusilli, rigatoni, etc.
  • For best results, use at least half-and-half or heavy cream. Anything lower in fat may separate when combined with the tomato sauce.
  • Add additional veggies if you feel up to it. Some of my favorites include peas,  mushrooms, kale, spinach, and asparagus.

I hope you LOVE this easy ground turkey pasta recipe! It's:

Creamy
Comforting
Rich
Delicious
Quick
Luscious
Cheesy
& full of protein!

Perfect whenever you're not sure what to make for dinner, I love serving this pasta with a small green salad or fruit salad.

Overhead image of a small dinner plate filled with penne pasta coated in a cheesy creamy tomato sauce and ground turkey.

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Large white skillet filled with ground turkey and penne pasta mixed in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese.

Have you tried making this Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe?

Tell me about it in the comments below! I always love to hear your thoughts. And tag me#theforkedspoon on Instagram if you've made any of my recipes, I always love to see what you're cooking in the kitchen.

Overhead image of a large white ceramic skillet filled with cheesy turkey pasta.

Ground Turkey Pasta

This Ground Turkey Pasta is a super easy, cheesy, and flavorful weeknight dinner made with lean ground turkey and pasta smothered in a creamy tomato sauce. Guaranteed to have the whole family begging for seconds!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Dinner, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 613 kcal

  • 12 oz penne pasta - or pasta of choice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion - diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoon salt - divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley - to garnish
  • red chili flakes - to garnish (optional)

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  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (I usually add at least 1 tablespoon of salt) and cook the pasta 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. After the pasta has finished cooking, reserve 1 cup of boiling pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.

  • Add the ground turkey and cook over medium to medium-high heat, breaking it into small bite-size pieces. Once cooked, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir in the minced garlic. Mix to combine and continue to cook for an additional minute or so.

  • Sprinkle the ground turkey with 2 tablespoons of flour and mix well to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and the tomato sauce and let it come to a simmer.

  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and pour in the half-and-half. Stir to combine.

  • For a thinner sauce, slowly add additional chicken broth or reserved pasta water. For a creamier sauce, add additional half-and-half.

  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the cheddar cheese and top with the remaining half cup of each.

  • Reduce heat to low and cover your pan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and enjoy!

  • You may also make this recipe with ground beef.
  • For an extra creamy sauce and pasta, swap the half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • For bubbly, golden cheese on top, preheat your oven to 400° F. After your pasta has been assembled and topped with cheese, transfer your (oven-safe) pan or skillet to the oven. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or so, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • The small cherry tomatoes that you see in the photos were added last minute as they would have otherwise spoiled in the refrigerator. Feel free to do the same with any vegetables you may have that are about to spoil.

Calories: 613 kcal | Carbohydrates: 57 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 105 mg | Sodium: 1700 mg | Potassium: 871 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 1011 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 335 mg | Iron: 4 mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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