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Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet

A hearty, flavorful one-pan pasta dish made with ground turkey, tomatoes, pasta, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups short pasta penne, rotini, shells
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.33 cup parmesan optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground turkey in olive oil.
  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add broth, marinara, and tomatoes; stir well.
  5. Add pasta and simmer covered until tender.
  6. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan.
  7. Top with basil or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add extra broth as needed while cooking.