30 Minute Creamy Tortellini Pasta With Ground Turkey
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option? This 30 Minute Creamy Tortellini Pasta With Ground Turkey is your answer! Packed with flavor, this one-pot meal combines cheese tortellini with savory ground turkey and a rich creamy sauce made from marinara and Greek yogurt. Ready in just half an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With nutritious ingredients like spinach and a zesty lemon twist, you can enjoy a hearty dish that’s both satisfying and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-12 oz) package of cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, about 1–2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Greek yogurt until combined. Add drained tortellini, spinach, and lemon juice; toss to combine until spinach wilts.
- Stir in parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg