Rigatoni With Ground Turkey Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Rigatoni With Ground Turkey Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry rigatoni pasta; 1/2 lb lean ground turkey; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 dash onion powder; parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 lb dry rigatoni pasta
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash onion powder
parmesan cheese, to serve

1
In a saute pan, brown turkey meat until cooked through and set aside.
2
In a sauce pot, saute garlic and onion until translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
3
Add fresh diced tomatoes and continue to saute for a couple minutes.
4
Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper and the rest of the spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in meat and continue to simmer lightly for another 5-10 minutes.
6
Boil pasta while sauce simmers.
7
Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
8
**If the sauce starts to thicken too much for your taste, just put the lid on the pot while it simmers until the pasta is done.

449

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb dry rigatoni pasta, 1/2 lb lean ground turkey, 1 small onion, diced, 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With Ground Turkey Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rigatoni With Ground Turkey Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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