These are the best ground turkey pasta recipes. You’ll love these indulgent turkey pasta recipes that the whole family will devour without complaint.
We like to use ground turkey because it is both a little leaner and a little cheaper than ground beef. Also, sometimes it’s just what we have on hand and I don’t want to make a trip to the grocery store in order to use ground beef or chicken where turkey will work just fine.
If you are like me and keep ground turkey on hand in the freezer or refrigerator, you might be looking for a way to put it to good use. These ground turkey recipes with pasta are excellent for a few reasons.
First, most of these recipes for turkey pasta can be made in one pan. Second, ground turkey pasta recipes are almost always a huge hit with the family. No one complains when there is pasta involved, right?!
Can I use ground turkey in recipes that call for beef?
Sure, ground turkey really does substitute easily and efficiently for ground beef so if you have a favorite recipe that calls for ground beef, feel free to swap in the ground turkey.
If you are looking specifically for recipes that call for ground turkey and pasta, keep reading, I have a whole list for you to enjoy!
Why should I try turkey pasta recipes?
If you don’t usually use ground turkey with your pasta recipes, I think you should give it a try. Everywhere is different, but where we live, ground turkey is usually a bit cheaper than ground beef so I can usually work it into our grocery budget much more easily.
If you are feeding a big family, using ground turkey can make a big difference in recipes that call for a pound or two of ground meat.
Another reason to try ground turkey pasta recipes is for the health benefits. If I’m going to enjoy pasta, I usually like to make sure I’m pairing it with a lean protein. Using turkey instead of beef lets me enjoy more indulgent recipes with cheese and pasta.
Can I meal prep these recipes?
Absolutely! The great thing about most of these recipes is that they can easily be made in advance. You can freeze them, thaw them out when you need them, or just keep them in the refrigerator for lunches or dinners throughout the week.
If you have teens or tweens in the house like I do, these easy recipes are great for them to heat for themselves without your help.
Looking for more ground turkey recipes?
You’ll want to try my super-easy one-bowl Ground Turkey Meatloaf. We have it at least once a month!
If you’re not a big pasta fan, what about these Easy Turkey Tacos?
There’s always ground turkey meatballs. You can even make them with a red curry sauce!
Let’s dive into some of these awesome recipes. You’ll notice a theme here. All of these recipes include pasta and ground turkey as their main ingredients. If that’s all you have on hand, you can rest easy knowing that there are lots of amazing ways to prepare these simple ingredients.
Ground Turkey Pasta Recipes
Add these easy ground turkey pasta recipes to your family meal plan. So many options to try!
This delicious ground turkey goulash is perfect for weeknight meals. It's easy to meal prep as well! Whip some up for lunches throughout the week.
These easy baked ground turkey meatballs are a healthy, simple, and delicious recipe that the whole family will love!
Easy recipes like this one-pot Turkey Parmesan Pasta make getting dinner on the table possible--even on busy weeknights!
Pink sauce is a rich and creamy tomato sauce made with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and tomato puree. The addition of ground turkey and fresh spinach make this a satisfying and delicious weeknight dinner.
This is a super easy, cheesy, and flavorful weeknight dinner made with lean ground turkey and pasta smothered in a creamy tomato sauce.
This checks all of the boxes for a great weeknight dinner. Simple to prepare with pantry stables, healthy, hearty and it is an incredibly flavorful soup.
This one-pot turkey skillet mac and cheese is like a grownup version of hamburger helper and a much healthier option than that boxed stuff.
This tasty recipe is made with ground turkey, tangy tomato, Italian Seasoning for that little kick of spice, and finished with butter and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Healthy One Pot Pasta is the ultimate cozy comfort food. It's soft and saucy with great flavors from garlic, cheese, and sautéed veggies.
This Ground Turkey Casserole is comforting, filling, and super delicious. A great weeknight dinner which is really easy to throw together!
Deliciously savory and packed with flavor, these Turkey Mince Noodles are the ultimate comfort food!
This pasta casserole is easy to adapt to suit your tastes and is ready to serve in less than 25 minutes for a hearty and filling family dinner.
While cabbage pasta might sound plain, it’s actually packed full of flavor and really easy to make – a perfect weeknight dinner!
This timeless lasagna recipe is perfect for kids. It's made with plenty of sauce, is high in protein, and the spinach blends right in.
This easy Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is total comfort food that will be loved by the whole family.
Try our delicious ground turkey spaghetti with hidden veggies! This recipe is simple, quick and oh so good!
Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese, which uses ground turkey, is healthier than traditional bolognese without sacrificing any of the rich flavor.
It only takes 25 minutes to bring this scrumptious Healthy Mexican Pasta Bake to the table. Perfect weeknight meal without the fuss.
This savory one pot ground turkey spaghetti is lean, flavorful and delicious. It's a super easy recipe for a weeknight meal that families love.
This adobo turkey and roasted broccoli tagliatelle pasta (which is gluten free!) is made with only freezer and pantry staples.
This ground turkey spaghetti recipe is a family favorite! Add in diced zucchini and carrots for a chunky sauce.
This easy recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth ground turkey meatballs with lots of Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and classic Alfredo sauce for a crowd-pleasing family dinner.
With seasoned ground turkey, tender noodles and lots of melty cheese, this easy one-pot dinner has all the flavor of traditional layered lasagna and none of the fuss.
A healthier yet authentic take on comfort food, Turkey Bolognese is lower in fat but still ultra rich, saucy, and flavorful.
This meal cooks in no time when using your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. The ground turkey, taco seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes paired with pasta make this a fun alternative to taco night.
The best hamburger helper recipe is homemade hamburger helper. If you make it yourself at home, you never have to wonder about the nutritional content.
This is a combination of macaroni and cheese and pizza, so it's family-friendly.
Zucchini takes the place of pasta, and turkey takes the place of beef in this recipe, making it lower in calories than most other lasagna dishes.
This healthy goulash recipe an easy one pot meal. Instant Pot Goulash is a fast dinner that the whole family will love!
A ground turkey casserole featuring a quick and easy Ranchero sauce with hot peppers and canned tomatoes, and topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
This amazing one-pot pasta recipe with ground turkey is so easy to make, yummy and comforting!
Update your traditional meat sauce with this healthier version without sacrificing flavor! Tasty and delicous ground turkey and veggie bolognese couldn't be simplier to make.
Delicious and healthy Cheese Manicotti made with lean ground turkey, spinach, and part skim ricotta. A tasty Italian dish that is big on flavor, not on fat!
This One Pot Lasagna Soup will truly melt in your mouth!
This Taco Lasagna recipe is sure to please anyone who likes Mexican or Italian food. It’s lasagna noodles filled with taco ingredients.
This hearty pasta dish is easy to customize to your family's taste. It comes together fast, and is an amazing weeknight dinner that is sure to become a family fave!
Turkey Meatballs are oven-baked with a special secret for flavorful tender, moist deliciousness in every bite.
These gluten-free meatballs are versatile, flavorful and completely delicious!
