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One-Skillet Pasta

Name: One-Skillet Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

This recipe was given to me 25 years ago and remains a family favorite. It's a tasty twist on traditional spaghetti, and making a one-skillet pasta saves time on prep and cleanup, too. —Susan Spence, Lawrenceville, Virginia

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add the tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, brown sugar and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.