Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of your choice (penne works great!)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Feel free to substitute ground turkey with chicken if you have some on hand, and if you’re out of fresh spinach, frozen works in a pinch too!
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, letting it wilt into the mixture. This is where the magic starts to happen—transforming those greens into something the kids won’t even squabble over.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine, letting the cheese melt into a creamy sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust as needed. Cooking is all about tasting and tweaking, just like my dad used to do with his lentil pots.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of herbs if desired. Enjoy the happy faces around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Turkey Pasta, recipe, cooking, food
