Skip to Content
Menu

Turkey and Penne Pasta

  • Save
  • Pin
  • Print
  • Share
  • Jump to Recipe
Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 22, 2013
  • Save
  • Pin
  • Print
  • Share
  • Jump to Recipe
Looking for a dinner on a busy weeknight? Then check out this skillet meal with turkey and pasta in just 25 minutes.

Turkey and Penne Pasta

  • Prep Time 0 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
  • Save
  • Pin
  • Print
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
  • 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, if desired
  • 2 cups fat-free extra-chunky tomato pasta sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded or shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add turkey, garlic, Italian seasoning and fennel; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in pasta sauce and sugar. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition

460 Calories
11g Total Fat
25g Protein
69g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
18%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
730mg
30%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
69g
23%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
10g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2025 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved

Reviews & Questions Section