One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta by Lemons And Zest

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 8 oz medium shell pasta, uncooked
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 cup baby spinach
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Add ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned.
3. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and uncooked pasta, stirring to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
6. Remove the lid, stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and baby spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
7. Serve warm topped with fresh basil if desired.