Ingredients
For the Pasta:
200 g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
For the Turkey:
300 g ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pink Sauce:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional:
Fresh basil
Chili flakes
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook ground turkey until browned.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in tomato sauce and stir.
5. Add heavy cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
6. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens.
7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
8. Garnish with fresh basil or chili flakes and serve warm.
Notes
Use low-fat cream for a lighter version.
Do not overcook turkey to keep it juicy.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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