Ground Turkey Pasta

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.
Yield 10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This ground turkey pasta recipe makes a big batch of thick, savory sauce. You'll be lucky if there are any leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain, if necessary.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, basil, marjoram and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened, 35-40 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 602 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 8g fiber), 35g protein.

Nothing ends the day better than a warm bowl of hearty ground turkey pasta. Savory ground turkey is flavored with Italian seasoning and garlic and accompanied by tomato sauce and parmesan cheese for a delicious bite. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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