Gordon Ramsay Ground Turkey Pasta: Creamy Comfort in Minutes
If you’re in search of a quick yet satisfying meal, look no further than Gordon Ramsay Ground Turkey Pasta: Creamy Comfort in Minutes. This delightful dish combines tender pasta with savory ground turkey enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to whip up but also flexible enough to cater to various tastes and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup half-and-half (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free cheese)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Gradually pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce, stirring continuously.
- Mix in half-and-half and let simmer gently.
- Drain the cooked pasta and combine it with the turkey sauce, folding gently.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and serve with fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg