This easy one pot orzo with turkey and peas recipe is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting weeknight dinner, this ground turkey orzo in tomato sauce is the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
I love easy skillet meals on busy weeknights. The fewer dishes to do, the better! This one pot orzo is so cozy and comforting, and it always hits the spot. You definitely want to make this one-pot pasta on repeat.
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Why You'll Love This Turkey Orzo Recipe
- This easy one pot orzo comes together in around 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight.
- It's full of flavor! The tomato passata sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic come together to make a pasta dish packed with flavor.
- Most of these ingredients are pantry or freezer staples that you can scrummage up for a last minute meal.
Ingredients You'll Need
- oil — I use olive oil, but you can use any neutral oil you have on hand.
- ground turkey — while I use ground turkey, you can use another ground meat or do a 50/50 mix of other meats such as ground pork, chicken, or beef.
- aromatics — I use diced onions and minced garlic.
- seasoning — I season the pasta with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- orzo — orzo (also known as risoni) is a form of rice-shaped short-cut pasta.
- broth — you can use turkey broth or swap for chicken or vegetable broth.
- passata — this is a jar of sieved tomatoes with a smooth, sauce-like consistency.
- peas — I use frozen peas for ease. You can use non-frozen peas if you prefer.
- parmesan — the more, the merrier. The parmesan also helps thicken the sauce if you find it to be too watery.
How To Make This One Pot Orzo Recipe
- Heat up oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook for a minute or two while breaking it up with a wooden spatula. Add the diced onions and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add the minced garlic, orzo, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and passata sauce to the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Bring the skillet to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the frozen peas and parmesan to the skillet.
- Stir until well combined, and the peas are cooked through. If the sauce is not thick enough, simmer for a little longer or add more parmesan.
- Top with more parmesan before serving, if desired.
Recipes Variations
- For some extra heat, add some red chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Not a fan of peas? Swap for another quick-cooking vegetable, such as frozen corn.
- Swap the ground turkey for ground chicken, pork, or beef.
- You can swap the turkey broth for chicken or vegetable broth.
- You can swap the onions for shallots.
Tips and Notes
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Dice the onions finely, or they might not be soft.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese is best as it melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- I enjoy serving this with a side of salad or air fryer garlic bread.
- Make sure to use a large enough skillet, or the orzo will overflow when you add the liquid and start stirring. You can use a pot as well.
- Ribboned basil make for a wonderful and delicious garnish.
How do I store leftovers?
Store this easy orzo recipe in an airtight container in the fridge. When properly stored, it can last for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Can I freeze this?
I don't suggest freezing this recipe as the orzo's texture may be weird when thawed.
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One Pot Orzo with Turkey and Peas
This easy one pot orzo with turkey and peas recipe is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting weeknight dinner, this ground turkey orzo in tomato sauce is the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
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RateServings: 4 - 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper or less
- 1½ cup turkey or chicken broth
- 600 mL passata 1 jar
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or more
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ to ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or more
Instructions
- Heat up oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook for a minute or two while breaking it up with a wooden spatula. Add the diced onions and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add the minced garlic, orzo, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and passata sauce to the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Bring the skillet to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the frozen peas and parmesan to the skillet.
- Stir until well combined, and the peas are cooked through. If the sauce is not thick enough, simmer for a little longer or add more parmesan.
- Top with more parmesan before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 1268mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg
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