CREAMY ROTELLE WITH SPINACH, GARLIC ROSEMARY TURKEY & RICOTTA
THE CREAMIEST ROTELLE PASTA that’s sophisticated for adults AND kids will love.
Rotelle pasta, with its playful wagon-wheel shape, meets a creamy trifecta of ricotta, cottage cheese, and heavy cream in this dish that’s bound to be a household hit. This isn’t just pasta—it’s comfort in a bowl. The ground turkey adds hearty flavor, the rosemary and garlic give it a touch of elegance, and the spinach sneaks in a pop of green that feels both virtuous and indulgent. It’s rich, luscious, and oh-so-satisfying—the kind of dish you’ll crave for both weeknight dinners and cozy date nights.
More Cheesy Pasta Dishes
Butternut Squash And Sweet Potato Macaroni And Cheese
CREAMY ROTELLE WITH SPINACH, GARLIC ROSEMARY TURKEY & RICOTTA
Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 5 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Ingredients
KITCHEN ITEMS
Instructions
TO COOK YOUR PASTA
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the rotelle and egg noodles. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta.
TO MAKE THE TURKEY CREAM SAUCE
- In a large mixing bowl, season the ground turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and rosemary. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the seasoned ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the turkey. Stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing gently to combine. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Let simmer for 3 minutes, then add the whipped ricotta and cottage cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked rotelle and egg noodles to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to coat. Simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with additional garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, if needed.
