One-Pot Turkey and Spinach Tomato Pasta

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A quick one-pot pasta combining lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and a lightly spiced tomato sauce that kids will enjoy. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground turkey, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 5, 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 5 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned and onion softens.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 8 oz tomato sauce, 3 cups chicken broth, 12 oz penne pasta, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Step 4: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed. Serve warm.

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