Creamy Ground Turkey Penne
"A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring lean ground turkey, simmered in a rich tomato and cream sauce, perfectly coated with al dente penne. Simple to make and packed with flavor."
Ingredients
All Steps
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Uncover the skillet and stir in the heavy cream. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add the cooked and drained penne pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pasta is well integrated and heated through.
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.