Tuscan White Bean & Ground Turkey Skillet

Name: Tuscan White Bean & Ground Turkey Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 0.5 white onion (diced); 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 0.5 cup sun-dried tomato (chopped); 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 cup chicken broth; 8 ounce spiral protein pasta (uncooked); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoon butter; 1 can white bean (cannellini or great northern, drained & rinsed); 1 cup spinach (fresh, chopped); 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 0.5 cup mozzarella (freshly grated)

This Tuscan White Bean & Ground Turkey Skillet is a high-protein, one-pan meal packed with savory flavors. Everything simmers together in a rich, creamy sauce for a quick and easy meal that is sure to be a new favorite.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.82/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
0.5 white onion (diced)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
0.5 cup sun-dried tomato (chopped)
2 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cup chicken broth
8 ounce spiral protein pasta (uncooked)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoon butter
1 can white bean (cannellini or great northern, drained & rinsed)
1 cup spinach (fresh, chopped)
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
0.5 cup mozzarella (freshly grated)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes or so.
Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well so that the paste coats most of the ground turkey. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir well. Turn heat up and bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is soft and tender.
Once pasta is done, turn the heat down to low. Add the butter, white beans, spinach, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until butter is melted and everything is well combined.
Turn off the heat, sprinkle the top with mozzarella, cover and let sit for 5 minutes to let the cheese melt and sauce thicken. Enjoy!

Notes

Ground Turkey Swap – This recipe would also work great with chicken sausage or Italian sausage, if you prefer either of those. Makes Great Leftovers – This dish reheats perfectly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Spice Level – I keep this dish mild, but if you want a little heat, just increase the amount of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 949
Protein: 50 g
Carbohydrates: 56.8 g
Fat: 40 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 1205 mg
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Sugar: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 166 mg