Easy Orecchiette with Turkey Tomato Sauce

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Recipe intro

This easy orecchiette with turkey tomato sauce recipe is a delicious and simple dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender orecchiette pasta and flavorful turkey tomato sauce creates a satisfying and hearty meal. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, this recipe is a go-to option for busy individuals looking to whip up a tasty and nutritious meal in no time.

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Easy orecchiette with turkey tomato sauce recipe details

Easy orecchiette with turkey tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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A meaty but healthy sauce for this disk-shaped pasta.
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 orecchiette 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 orecchiette: 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 orecchiette is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!