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One Pot Ground Turkey Spaghetti Recipe

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This one-pot ground turkey spaghetti is an easy, hearty weeknight dinner made with lean turkey, marinara, and pasta simmered together in a savory tomato sauce. It comes together in about 35 minutes, and cooking everything in one pot means fewer dishes to wash.

Ingredients

For the spaghetti

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (about 24 ounces)
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half

Instructions

  1. Heat the pot.

    Set a large Dutch oven or 5- to 7-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm.

  2. Brown the turkey.

    Add the ground turkey, salt, and pepper. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks, stirring as needed, until browned and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes.

  3. Add the aromatics.

    Stir in the garlic and diced onion. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant and beginning to soften.

  4. Make the sauce.

    Add the marinara, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Stir until combined with the turkey.

  5. Add the spaghetti.

    Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the pot in small handfuls, alternating the direction of the strands to help prevent clumping. Gently push the pasta beneath the liquid without stirring it right away.

  6. Simmer until tender.

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer gently for 13–15 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes to keep the pasta from sticking or clumping. Replace the lid after stirring, and keep the sauce at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil.

  7. Rest and serve.

    When the pasta is tender, turn off the heat and let it stand, covered, for 2–3 minutes so it can absorb more sauce. Serve with extra parsley or cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Use a large pot with a lid so the spaghetti can cook evenly in the sauce.
  • Keep the pasta at a gentle simmer; excessive heat can make it stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir occasionally while the pasta cooks, especially along the bottom of the pot.
  • For a thicker sauce, let the finished spaghetti rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Grated cheese or extra fresh parsley makes a tasty optional topping.

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