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November 22, 2020

Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta

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Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This sun dried tomato pasta is so simple and bursting with flavor.

above view of a pot of sun dried tomato pasta in a large pot with a spoon in it

Simplify dinner with this creamy and delicious sun dried tomato pasta

I like to have a few super easy dinners to have on rotation when we have little time or energy to get dinner together. With this sun dried tomato sauce pasta recipe I can make a full, hearty dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Just brown some ground turkey, add your other ingredients into the pot and simmer. The dried pasta absorbs the liquid as it cooks and you are left with a delicious and creamy sun dried tomato pasta dish.

above view of a wooden spoon scooping sun dried tomato pasta into a serving bowl

What kitchen tools will I need to make this Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta?

  • Large pot or dutch oven
  • Measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Wooden mixing spoon or stiff spatula
  • Serving spoon
Above with of a bowl of sun dried tomato and turkey one pot pasta

What ingredients will I need to make this sun dried tomato recipe?

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this sun dried tomato pasta with just a few simple ingredients.

  • Avocado oil
  • Ground turkey
  • Salt
  • Ground pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried pasta
  • Chicken broth
  • Julienne cut sun dried tomatoes in oil
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
Above view of a bowl of healthy one pot pasta with parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top

Do I have to use sun dried tomatoes in oil?

Yes! This is a crucial ingredient. The julienne cut sun dried tomatoes not in oil do not add enough flavor to the dish.

There are several brands that make these sun dried tomatoes in oil. You can find them near the jarred pesto and pasta suace at most grocery stores.

Can I make this into a vegetarian one pot pasta dish?

Yes! It is very easy to use a meat substitute like the Beyond Meat crumbles in place of the ground turkey to keep this meal vegetarian. If you leave out the parmesan cheese, then this is a fully vegan pasta dish!

Above view of a hand shaking a spoonful of parmesan cheese over  a bowl of sun dried tomato pasta

How to make Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta

Step 1: Brown ground turkey

To begin, heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey to the pot.

Then, allow the turkey to brown for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to the pot with the ground turkey.

Continue cooking the turkey and spices and breaking into small crumbles with a spatula for 4 minutes.

Step 2: Bring all ingredients to a boil

Then, add the dry pasta, sundried tomatoes with oil, diced tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Stir the ingredients to combine.

Next, increase the heat to high and bring to a rolling boil. Continue stirring occasionally as you bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.

Step 3: Simmer and cook pasta to al dente

Continue simmering for 8-9 minutes stirring frequently. Then, test the pasta to check if it’s al dente, if it is turn off the heat. If not, continue simmering.

Step 4: Cool slightly and enjoy!

Finally, to make the pasta extra creamy, stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.

Allow to cool slightly and serve with parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and fresh basil.

Above view of a bowl of sun dried tomato and turkey one pot pasta with a fork in it

How long will this sun dried tomato recipe keep in the fridge?

Once prepared, allow the pasta to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat this pasta with sun dried tomatoes in the microwave or on the stove top. If you reheat it on the stove top, add a little liquid back into the pot to loosen the sauce.

Check out these other quick and easy pasta recipes!

  • Italian Pantry Pasta Salad
  • Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta
  • Creamy Meat Sauce One Pot Pasta

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Sun Dried Tomato and Turkey One Pot Pasta

★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Madeline
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Boil and Simmer
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Creamy and delicious sun dried tomato pasta with ground turkey


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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb dried pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (8oz) jar of julienne cut sun dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 (14.5oz) can of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

** To make this recipe vegetarian substitute plant based crumbles in place of the ground turkey


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat
  2. Once the oil is hot add the ground turkey to the pot
  3. Allow the turkey to brown for 3 minutes
  4. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to the pot with the ground turkey
  5. Continue cooking the turkey and spices and breaking into small crumbles with a spatula for 4 minutes
  6. Add the dry pasta, sun dried tomatoes with oil, diced tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth, and water to the pot
  7. Stir the ingredients to combine
  8. Increase the heat to high and bring to a rolling boil – continue stirring occasionally as you bring to a boil
  9. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer
  10. Continue simmering for 8-9 minutes stirring frequently
  11. Test the pasta to check if its cooked, if it is turn off the heat. If not, continue simmering
  12. To make the pasta extra creamy, stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  13. Allow to cool slightly and serve with parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and basil

Keywords: sun dried tomato pasta, ground turkey one pot pasta, sun dried tomato recipes

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  1. Sarah S says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    This was so tasty and full of flavor!!! A perfect Monday night, no idea what to make and wandering around the grocery store, dish! I added diced onions before I put in the ground Turkey and added spinach after I turned off the stove. I will for sure be making this again!

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      November 25, 2020 at 10:35 am

      amazing!! thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Jackie says

    November 25, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Made as is and it was sooo good! Very flavorful and very easy dinner. My husband and daughter gave this a thumbs up as well! This will definitely be in the rotation for quick easy weeknight meals.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 29, 2020 at 10:03 am

      awesome! thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Kylie Ann Stanley says

    November 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    fantastic recipe and dish! the fam all had seconds 🙂

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 30, 2020 at 8:39 am

      ah yay! so glad! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Super easy to make which makes it great for a weeknight meal to feed the whole family! Love anything with sun dried tomatoes 🤩

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      December 11, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Amazing!! THank you!!

      Reply
  5. Leah says

    December 10, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    I made this with Banza! I think because of the film that’s left Banza which you usually wash off when it’s done cooking, this was way creamier than if I used regular pasta and may have altered the flavor a bit. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      December 11, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Hi Leah! Yep theres probably something weird happening with the chickpeas. In the future if you’re looking for a gluten free pasta to use with this, I recommend the Jovial brand brown rice pasta.

      Reply
      • Leah says

        December 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        Perfect, I’ll try that! Was definitely and easy yummy dish nonetheless!

        Reply
  6. Alexa says

    December 27, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    So delicious and easy to throw together! The perfect weeknight meal and love that there’s minimal dishes. Adding this to my regular dinner rotation for sure!

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      December 27, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      amazing!! thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    December 29, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    This was delicious and a big hit with my entire family (three teenagers so that’s saying something!). I’ve made it a couple times now, once with Italian sausage instead of the turkey because I wanted to use what I had thawed, and it was awesome that way. This is easy to throw together and easy to modify with whatever protein or veggies you have on hand, but I would definitely not love it as much without the sundried tomatoes!

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      aw wonderful!! thank you! and I agree the sun dried tomatoes definitely add a lot of flavor.

      Reply
  8. isabel says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:02 am

    this was delicious! so easy yet so flavorful. my friends are all taking this recipe back to school with them as a great weeknight meal! thank you for always providing simple, easy, super tasty recipes 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Madeline says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:08 am

      amazing!! thank you!!

      Reply
  9. mc says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Easy, delicious recipe – thank you! The best thing I like about this recipe is that besides the meat (which I would usually have in my freezer anyway), all the ingredients can be found in my pantry and nothing “fresh” is required. I refer to these as pantry recipes and are a great option when you haven’t been to the store lately and are scrambling on what to make for dinner.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 31, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      Thank you!! totally agree its so nice to have some pantry recipes to rely on!

      Reply

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