Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish made with lean ground turkey and a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
400 g pasta
500 g ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
400 g crushed tomatoes
120 ml heavy cream
60 ml milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
50 g grated cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120 ml pasta water, then drain.
Heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
Stir in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes and spices. Simmer 10 minutes.
Reduce heat and add cream and milk. Stir until smooth.
Add cooked pasta and mix well, using pasta water if needed.
Stir in cheese until melted and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust cream for desired richness
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes