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One-Pot Pasta with Ground Turkey and Spinach

URL: https://www.foodiecrush.com/one-pot-penne-pasta-with-turkey-and-spinach/

Ingredients

The base

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

The vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

The sauce

  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 10 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

The greens and garnish

  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • to taste chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and season with salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until turkey is browned and veggies soften, about 5 more minutes.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, remaining salt, cumin, black pepper, and chili powder.
  5. Add penne pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and fold in spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Top with shredded cheese and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
390
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
43g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
1332mg
Cholesterol
64mg

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