Print

Creamy Tortellini Pasta With Ground Turkey

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A quick and comforting creamy tortellini dish made with ground turkey, fresh spinach, and optional sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or low-sodium broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze and concentrate flavor.
  7. Lower the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, then add the grated Parmesan. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  8. While the sauce simmers, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions in a separate pot. Drain and set aside.
  9. If using, stir the sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  10. Add the fresh spinach and cooked tortellini. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and the tortellini are coated in sauce.
  11. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean ground beef. For a vegetarian option, replace turkey with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/tortellini-pasta-with-ground-turkey/