One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(85)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% is good)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, 2% or unsweetened almond or cashew will work)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 cup)
- 10 ounces pipe rigate pasta or shellbows
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (we use Cabot)
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- For garnish:
- Freshly chopped parsley
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Preparation
Step 1
Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add in diced onion, garlic and ground turkey; season with the paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste. Break up the meat and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Add in the chicken broth, milk, and tomato sauce to the pot; stirring until well combined. Next, stir in the pasta and bring to a slight boil; you’ll cook UNCOVERED, stirring frequently, until the pasta is nice and tender, about 10-12 minutes (depending on your pasta shape) and most of the liquid (but not all!) is absorbed. You’ll want a little bit of liquid left to make the sauce nice and creamy. Remember you don’t need to have this over a roaring boil, just a gentle boil. Also, don't forget to stir often so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and add additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes on top, if desired! Serves 4-6.
Step 4
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