Easiest Ground Turkey Spaghetti (6-Ingredients)
The easiest ground turkey spaghetti sauce you'll find, this recipe combines 6 simple ingredients like garlicky marinara sauce and ground turkey for a flavor packed meal that's nearly effortless!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon no-salt added Italian seasoning
- 24-ounces marinara sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the turkey, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then stir to break apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the marinara, stirring to combine. Cover, bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the turkey spaghetti simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, toss with spaghetti sauce, and serve.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the turkey, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then stir to break apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the turkey-onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the marinara, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-5 hours, or until the turkey is very tender.
- While the turkey spaghetti cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, toss with spaghetti sauce, and serve.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Set a 6-quart pressure cooker to saute. Allow to preheat, then add the olive oil and onion, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently
- Add the turkey, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then stir to break apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour over the marinara sauce. Do not stir. Seal and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release or allow for natural release.
- While the turkey spaghetti cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, toss with spaghetti sauce, and serve.
Notes
- See blog post above for ingredient substitutions, variations, storage, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
