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Creamy Ground Turkey Spinach Pasta

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A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring creamy half-and-half sauce, lean ground turkey, and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 cups baby spinach, packed
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Season with the kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  5. Pour the chicken broth and half-and-half into the skillet, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the cooked penne, baby spinach, and crushed red pepper flakes. Fold everything gently until the spinach wilts and is evenly distributed.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and coats the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For added richness, substitute half-and-half with whole milk and butter. Save a cup of pasta water to thicken the sauce if necessary.

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