Turkey and Zucchini Rigatoni
with Parmesan Blush Sauce- Milk
- Wheat
This creamy, tomato-based blush sauce with ground turkey and tender zucchini makes a perfect light, tasty pasta. This dish comes together quickly and is brightened up with a touch of fresh herbs!
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
200 g
Zucchini
56 mL
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
½ tbsp
Italian Seasoning
170 g
Rigatoni
(Contains: Wheat)
7 g
Parsley
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.38 tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Wash and dry all produce. Add rigatoni to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return rigatoni to the same pot, off heat.
Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then turkey and half the Italian Seasoning (use all for 4 ppl) to the same pan. Cook, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with 1/4 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper. Meanwhile, roughly chop parsley.
Add tomato sauce base to the pan with turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce base is well-combined with turkey mixture, 1-2 min. Add crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta water and cream. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add turkey sauce, zucchini and half the Parmesan to the pot with rigatoni. Toss to combine.Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide rigatoni between bowls.Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle parsley over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The blush sauce is a crowd-pleaser, though many reviewers found the overall dish a little bland and felt it needed more seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to pull together, with instructions that are easy to follow on a busy weeknight.
- Suggestions: Add garlic, chilli flakes, or extra Italian seasoning to boost depth; some reviewers also stirred in mushrooms, bell peppers, or onion for more substance. If the sauce seems thin, allow an extra minute or two of simmering and use the reserved pasta water to help it come together.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats well and several reviewers enjoyed it for lunch the following day, noting the flavours improved overnight.
- Portions: Reviewers were divided — some found the portions generous, while others felt there was too much sauce relative to the pasta and protein.
