Description
This creamy ground turkey pasta is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (penne or shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in milk and shredded cheese until well coated and cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or spices according to preference.
- For additional flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or oregano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg