Carrot-Infused Turkey & Pasta

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A protein-packed pasta dish with ground turkey and hidden carrots, simmered in a creamy sauce that's perfect for picky eaters. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, ground turkey, grated carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil, then add 1/2 lb ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (5-7 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Add 1 finely diced small onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup grated carrots and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until melted and combined.
  7. Step 7: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until coated with sauce.

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