Turkey Ragù Spaghetti
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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!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
15 ounce
Ground Turkey
1 unit
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Zucchini
4 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
6 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
5 ounce
Marinara Sauce
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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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.
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Trim zucchini; grate on the largest holes of a box grater.
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Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
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Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (1½ cups for 4 servings), then drain.
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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. (TIP: Not sure how much turkey to use? Refer to the “Before you start” section at left for guidance.) Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.
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Add zucchini and tomato paste; cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and turkey is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.
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Stir in marinara sauce, stock concentrates, and ½ cup pasta cooking water (⅔ cup for 4). Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
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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.
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Add drained spaghetti to pan with sauce; toss to coat (If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce.) Taste and season with additional salt or pepper, as desired.
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Divide pasta between plates or shallow bowls. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty ragù, though some found it a bit bland. Adding extra herbs or a pinch of sugar can boost flavor 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with grated zucchini easily incorporated. Some appreciated learning to make their own sauce.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing cream cheese and sour cream for a more tomato-forward taste. Try angel hair or penne pasta for variety.
- Portions: Generous servings provide ample leftovers, though some found the sauce-to-pasta ratio off. Adjust pasta amount if desired.
- Protein: Extra turkey was well-received by many, offering satisfying protein. A few preferred less meat for better flavor balance.
