Chicken Ragù Spaghetti
with Zucchini & Parmesan
- Wheat
- Milk
Let’s talk turkey: Tonight’s 20-minute meal gives you all the comfort of pasta with meat sauce but with leaner ground turkey. Spaghetti is always a hit for dinner and this one in a creamy tomato ragù is no exception. The sauce is simmered with grated zucchini, which cooks up quickly and turns silky—almost melting into the ragù, so it’s like having a hidden veggie in the mix. Don’t be surprised when everyone “gobbles” it up!
Ingredients
1 unit
Zucchini
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
10 ounce
Chopped Chicken Breast
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
2.5 ounce
Marinara Sauce
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Tomato Paste
Not included in your delivery
Cooking Oil
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (TIP: Cover pot with lid to bring water to a boil more quickly.) Wash and dry produce. • Trim zucchini; grate on the largest holes of a box grater.
• Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 3⁄4 cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey*, Tuscan Heat Spice, garlic powder, 1⁄2 tsp salt (1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. • Add zucchini and tomato paste; cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and turkey is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. • Stir in marinara sauce, stock concentrate, and 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking water (2/3 cup for 4). Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, half the Parmesan, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Cook through this step as instructed, swapping in chicken (no need to break up into pieces!) or beef* for turkey.
• Add pasta to pan with sauce; toss to coat. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce. • Divide between plates or shallow bowls; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the creamy, flavorful sauce; some found it a bit salty or bland, suggesting adjusting seasoning to taste 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with several steps but good results. Grating zucchini was a simple way to add veggies.
- Suggestions: Consider using less dairy for a lighter version. Try adding peppers and onions for extra flavor and vegetables.
- Portions: Some found the chicken portion small; making extra noodles helps stretch the meal into lunch.
- Texture: A few preferred slicing zucchini instead of grating. Some suggest using angel hair pasta for a lighter dish.
Reviews from our home cooks
I love that this recipe included zucchini in such an easy way. As a side note, having all the fresh ingredients 'forced' me to make healthy meals in a way shopping at the grocery store doesn't. IF this costs a little more (and I haven't crunched the numbers) its worth it for the convenience, ease and most of all, the nutritional benefit.
I like this recipe but I find the chicken sausage to be to salty for my taste. I omitted the salt in the pasta water and it took the edge off. I'd suggest less salt in the chicken sausage recipe. The home chef can always adjust salt up while seasoning.
It looks like basic spaghetti, but the addition of philly cream cheese and sour cream make it creamy and taste delicious. Also, this is quick to prepare which is perfect for weeknights.
Easy and delicious. I may make the zucchini into zoodles instead of shredding them next time.
Really excellent and my two veggie haters ate zucchini without noticing! Too much dairy, though. Scooped out a portion before all the dairy was added and it was tasty and a little healthier.
Tuscan heat spice mix is a bit more peppery than I would have expected. Definitely a spicy dish. This sauce mix might be better served over penne than spaghetti.
Liked the ability to get in lots of vegetables with this. Sauce came together well. Didn't need the butter.
It's the perfect balance of flavors. Winner for everyone in the house.
I make extra noodles and this meal stretches into lunch. Chicken sausage is seasoned just right.
Definitely falls into my comfort food zone. But no quantities on the ingredients list makes it hard to know if something is missing and missing ingredients is still a common problem.
