Description
A quick and comforting weeknight dinner featuring lean ground turkey, cheese tortellini, and a rich creamy sauce made in a single pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 package (9-10 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Remove turkey from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and tortellini to the pan. Stir to combine. The liquid should come about halfway up the tortellini; add more broth if needed. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook tortellini for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but al dente and sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the cooked ground turkey and fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for best texture. Do not boil the sauce after adding cream to prevent breaking. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: one pot meal, creamy tortellini, ground turkey recipe, weeknight dinner, easy pasta, comfort food, quick meals