Ingredients
– 12 oz pasta of choice
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 large yellow onion, diced
– 1 lb ground turkey
– 2 teaspoons salt, divided
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour if needed)
– 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 for garnish
– Optional: cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
1-Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta 1-2 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
2-Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, cook onions until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
3-Add ground turkey, break into small pieces while cooking, season with 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4-Sprinkle flour over turkey mixture and stir well. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce, bring to a simmer.
5-Add cooked pasta and half and half, stirring to combine. Adjust sauce consistency by adding reserved pasta water or more broth for thinner sauce, or more half and half for creamier texture.
6-Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste. Stir in half of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then top with remaining cheese.
7-Reduce heat to low, cover tightly until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional cherry tomatoes before serving.
Last Step:
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🥕 Add vegetables like peas, mushrooms, kale, spinach, or asparagus to increase flavor and nutrition
🧈 Use half and half or heavy cream for best sauce texture; lower-fat milk may separate when combined with tomato sauce
🧊 Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat gently with broth, pasta water, or half and half
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free optional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 613
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg