Creamy Tortellini Pasta with Ground Turkey
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini and ground turkey.
Equipment
- Large pot For boiling tortellini.
- Skillet For cooking the meat and sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 0.5 lemon juice
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of salt and the tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- While the tortellini cooks, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Stir in the ground turkey, kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Break up the meat as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and Greek yogurt, stirring to combine. Make sure to mix well so the yogurt blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Add the drained tortellini and fresh spinach to the skillet, along with the juice from ½ lemon. Toss everything together until the spinach wilts.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, adding extra parmesan on top if desired.
Notes
For a little extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for some heat. You can substitute the spinach with kale or any other leafy green you prefer.