Easy Angel Hair Pasta with Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce

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Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? Look no further than this easy angel hair pasta with ground turkey tomato sauce recipe. This dish combines the simplicity of angel hair pasta with the heartiness of a flavorful ground turkey tomato sauce. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a satisfying dinner on the table in no time. The combination of tender pasta, savory ground turkey, and tangy tomato sauce is sure to please the whole family.

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Easy angel hair pasta with ground turkey tomato sauce recipe details

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A simple tomato sauce any beginning cook can make. Ground turkey makes it hearty, and angel hair pasta (a.k.a. capellini) helps make sure your cooking time is as short as possible.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry capellini pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Brown turkey in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about five minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered. After 20 minutes, add the reserved turkey, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. For the capellini: A good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the capellini is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!