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Creamy Ground Turkey Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring ground turkey, mushrooms, and marinara sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups white or cremini mushrooms (finely diced)
Main Protein
- 1 lb 93/7% turkey mince
Sauce and Dairy
- 1 jar Raos marinara sauce or your favorite marinara sauce (28oz/790g)
- 1 bayleaf bayleaf (optional)
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 12 oz dry pasta (e.g., brown rice farfalle)
Fresh herbs
- to taste Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Mince garlic, dice onion and mushrooms. Sauté garlic, onion, mushrooms in olive oil until soft.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Pour in marinara sauce, add parmesan and milk, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and combine with sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Use fresh basil for the best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.