Description
A delightful dish combining creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and lean ground turkey for a satisfying meal that both adults and kids love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well to form a creamy base.
- Add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined with the sauce.
- Gently add the cooked pasta, seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, use herbs like basil or oregano. Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg