Turkey Ragù Spaghetti
with Zucchini & Parmesan
- Milk
- Wheat
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
10 ounce
Ground Turkey
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoon
Sour Cream
1 unit
Zucchini
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
5 ounce
Marinara Sauce
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black 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 ¾ 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, ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. • Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and turkey is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. • Stir in marinara sauce, stock concentrate, and ¼ cup pasta cooking water (½ 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.
• Add pasta to pan with sauce; toss to coat. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce. • Divide between plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The creamy tomato sauce is tasty and comforting, but many reviewers found it needed more marinara — the dairy can mute the tomato flavor if the sauce balance is off. Some loved the Tuscan Heat Spice; others found it overpowering or an odd fit for a pasta dish.
- Ease of prep: This is a quick, easy weeknight meal with minimal prep — shredding the zucchini is the most hands-on step, and a few suggested slicing it instead for more texture.
- Suggestions: Add an extra container of marinara or a splash of crushed tomatoes to keep the sauce red and flavorful. Use less Tuscan Heat Spice if you prefer a milder, more classic Italian profile — or swap in basil and oregano. Adding minced garlic, onion, or red pepper flakes gives the dish a noticeable flavor boost 🍲.
- Leftovers: Leftovers reheat well and are just as delicious the next day, making this a great meal-prep option.
Reviews from our home cooks
Hubs: "This is the best spaghetti you have ever made!" Me: "My apologies for the crappy spaghetti I've served you the last 28 years." Hubs: "What is this called?" Me: "Turkey Ragu Spaghetti." Hubs: "This is RAGU? Have they changed their recipe?" Me: Jumps out window and runs away. This recipe was FANTASTIC and hubs has asked me to get it every time it is offered. My compliments to the chefs.
We like this recipe with the lower fat turkey in it. Tastes good and it's a good way to slip in grated zucchini without anyone noticing that there's veggies in there.
The taste is delicious, the portion is enough. I haven't tried turkey as meat in a meal for a long time. I think it is a perfect match. I put the zucchini in a shredded way, and it doesn't stand out as much in the flavor.
Super delicious and filling! Very large portions. Really liked the spice blend with the turkey and fresh zucchini. Instructions good overall except I wasn't clear on how long to cook zucchini after adding to pan.
This meal was easy to make and delicious, loved spaghetti and turkey ragú! All flavors came together beautifully. This one is my favorite dishes.
The instructions are easy to follow on this recipe. I wasn't sure at first if I would like the zucchini in the spaghetti but it turned out great! I recommend this meal if you are super hungry. The veggie was a good choice to add.
The best ragu I have eaten in ages. I was a bit concerned about the grated zucchini, but it added density that made me feel there was more meat.
I really liked the turkey, but I think the sauce could be a little more tomato flavored. I prefer the recipe you used to have for the beef ragù. I'd like that sauce with turkey - perfection!
This was liked by the whole family! I definitely didn't mention to the husband and kids until after they ate it that it was ground turkey and had zucchini in it!
The bland ground turkey was definitely enhanced by the Tuscan heat spice. Loved the added zucchini. Very tasty!
