Ground turkey pasta in a balsamic tomato sauce that’s full of flavor but easy enough to make for a quick weeknight dinner.
Are you in search of a quick and delicious weeknight meal that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further than our mouthwatering recipe for balsamic tomato ground turkey pasta. This dish is perfect for those nights when you want something comforting, yet still healthy and satisfying.
In this recipe, we combine lean ground turkey with a tangy balsamic tomato sauce to create a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The addition of fresh herbs and garlic adds a burst of freshness, while the al dente pasta brings it all together perfectly.
Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it’s also versatile. You can switch out the turkey for ground beef or chicken, and add extra vegetables to boost the nutritional value.
Whether you’re cooking for a family or just for yourself, this balsamic tomato ground turkey pasta is sure to become a go-to favorite. So, grab your apron and get ready to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
How To Make A Ground Turkey Pasta
Ingredients needed
- Ground turkey
- Pasta noodles (this recipe used bow tie but any will work)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Balsamic vinegar
- Seasonings (listed below)
Making the ground turkey pasta in a balsamic tomato sauce
- First, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Also, drain and rinsed the diced tomatoes.
- Now, in a pot or sauce pan, brown the ground turkey. Once the turkey is finished remove it from the pan.
- Next, add in the diced onion, diced tomatoes and the minced garlic. Lightly season with salt and pepper then cook all these ingredients until fragrant and onions are softened.
- Then, add in the tomato paste and “cook out” the tomato paste within the other ingredients for about 30 seconds.
- Add back in the ground turkey. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Make sure to add crushed tomatoes first to avoid splashing.
- Next , add in the Italian seasoning and the balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on a medium heat.
- While the sauce is cooking prepare the pasta noodles according to the package instructions.
- After the 15 minutes, turn the heat from the sauce. Add in the heavy cream then carefully taste for salt and pepper. Carefully, the sauce will be hot.
- When ready to serve mix the noodles with the sauce then finish off with a garnishing of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to make ground turkey taste the best?
Ground turkey is lean like chicken. However, I suggest buying the fattier version of ground turkey for this recipe if your local store has options. The key to the best ground turkey recipes are adding in fat. Fat will make the recipe take better along with other seasonings. The pasta noodles, sauce and cheese will already bring moisture and flavor to the lean meat.
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Ground Turkey Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta noodles, dry
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained & rinsed
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- grated parmesan & parsley for garnish
Instructions
- First, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Also, drain and rinsed the diced tomatoes.
- Now, in a pot or sauce pan, brown the ground turkey. Once the turkey is finished remove it from the pan.
- Next, add in the diced onion, diced tomatoes and the minced garlic. Lightly season with salt and pepper then cook all these ingredients until fragrant and onions are softened.
- Then, add in the tomato paste and "cook out" the tomato paste within the other ingredients for about 30 seconds.
- Add back in the ground turkey. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Make sure to add crushed tomatoes first to avoid splashing.
- Next , add in the Italian seasoning and the balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on a medium heat.
- While the sauce is cooking prepare the pasta noodles according to the package instructions.
- After the 15 minutes, turn the heat from the sauce. Add in the heavy cream then carefully taste for salt and pepper. Carefully, the sauce will be hot.
- When ready to serve mix the noodles with the sauce then finish off with a garnishing of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.