This one-pot wonder is everything you want in a cozy dinner—flavorful, filling, and packed with veggies. With tender pasta, juicy ground turkey, and a savory tomato-herb sauce, it’s a warm hug in a bowl. Perfect for feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can make something truly satisfying.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
750g (1.6 lbs) ground turkey (7% fat)
1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
10 oz dried gluten-free penne
3 tbsp nutritional yeast (or Parmesan cheese)
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups spinach
Optional: red chili flakes and fresh herbs for topping
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
Stir in garlic, ground turkey, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned.
Add balsamic vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in pasta, diced tomatoes, stock, and nutritional yeast.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Top with chili flakes and fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Savory, nutritious, and all in one pot—this turkey pasta is the kind of dinner that makes life easier and more delicious.
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