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Creamy Tuscan Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan pasta skillet with ground turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich Greek yogurt and Parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the chicken broth and uncooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  5. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but al dente. Add more broth or water if liquid evaporates too fast.
  6. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir gently until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top if desired.

Notes

Cook pasta in the skillet with broth to save time and dishes; stir often to prevent sticking. Add garlic after turkey is mostly cooked to avoid burning. Remove pan from heat before stirring in Greek yogurt to prevent curdling. Adjust liquid if sauce is too thick. Spinach wilts quickly; avoid overcooking to preserve color and flavor.

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Keywords: Tuscan pasta, ground turkey, creamy pasta skillet, quick dinner, weeknight meal, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Greek yogurt pasta

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