This Lemon Parmesan Ground Turkey Pasta is a delicious option for anyone looking to add a healthy twist to their traditional pasta dishes. This easy pasta recipe is made with simple ingredients, is on the lighter side, and has a touch of lemon for something a little different to add to your rotation!

Experimenting with new ground turkey recipes is a must for me. We are largely red meat fans in our house, we lack some veggies, too ( to be honest). So I occasionally at least try to add in ground turkey to the rotation. I love pasta, anything lemon, and recipes with simple ingredients. So here we are, Lemon Parmesan Ground Turkey Pasta for the win.

What I love about this Easy Ground Turkey Pasta

Budget Friendly
Comes together quickly
Good for something different
Ground turkey recipe
Whole family can eat it

I love new pasta recipes. One- I always have some sort of noodles in the cupboard. When I don’t know what to make, pasta is often my go to. It’s filling, cheap, and versatile. Plus my kids love noodles, so it’s perfect. You can always add in some veggies or switch out the type of noodle to fit your family’s needs.

Lemon Parmesan Turkey Pasta on plate with bread slices.

Is ground turkey good in pasta?

I like to add ground turkey to our rotation. We love my Turkey Taco Bubble Bake or some Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers . Ground turkey has a significantly lower fat content than beef and is still high in protein. Plus is a low calorie option compared to other meats. And I love when something is a heart-healthy option- bonus points.

Ingredients for this Lemon Parmesan Ground Turkey Pasta

Ground turkey– The main protein here- you could use ground chicken as well.

Garlic– helps add fresh flavor.

Chicken Broth– low sodium chicken broth is used to make the sauce.

Heavy Cream– cream thickens the sauce and gives it a creamy texture.

Lemon– I used both the juice from a whole lemon plus the zest for a bright and citrus finish.

Parmesan Cheese– Grated Parmesan adds some texture & flavor.

Butter – makes the sauce better!

Red Pepper Flakes– I like a little spice with everything. Can skip if you want.

How to make this Lemon Pepper Pasta

Step 1: Cook your noodles and start cooking up the ground turkey.

You will need some olive oil to the pan in order to cook the ground turkey. Add in the mixed garlic to cook along with the turkey.

For the Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Step 2: Make the sauce

When the turkey is browned, drain any grease if necessary. Then add in the heavy cream, chicken broth, the lemon zest, lemon juices, lemon pepper seasoning, and butter. Let simmer until it thickens a but and everything is well combined. Then sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Stir and cook until desired consistency.

Step 3: Combine

Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the sauce and give everything a stir. Spoon into bowls and top with some red pepper flakes and extra parmesan cheese.

Variations & Additions

Want to use ground chicken? Go for it!
Like some veggies in there? Toss in some broccoli, mushrooms, or even artichokes would be great!
Don’t have lemon pepper seasoning? Use a bit more fresh lemon zest and black pepper.

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What are some of your favorite ground turkey pasta dishes?