Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta
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5.0
189 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta
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This Ground Turkey Pasta is a cheesy one-pot meal, perfect for a weeknight meal with the family!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth not low sodium
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups medium shells or elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Brown ground turkey, onion, and garlic in a pan until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Stir in broth, milk, dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 9-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk into the simmering sauce. Simmer 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Notes
- Choose pasta shapes that are hearty enough to stand up with the meat and any vegetables. Elbow macaroni, penne, bowtie, or rotini are good choices.
- Different pasta shapes will cook for different times so check your pasta by tasting a piece. Add more time (and a bit more water/broth) if needed.
- Thicken the sauce further with more cornstarch slurry if needed.
- Freshly grated cheese will melt better than pre-grated, bagged cheese (bagged cheeses can be gritty). A sharp cheddar will add way more flavor.
- Add the cheese once the pan is removed from the heat. This keeps it from overheating and separating or becoming gritty.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
607
(30%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
730mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
189 reviews
Excellent
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