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Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta

This Ground Turkey Pasta is a cheesy one-pot meal, perfect for a weeknight meal with the family!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Brown ground turkey, onion, and garlic in a pan until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  2. Stir in broth, milk, dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add pasta and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 9-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  4. Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk into the simmering sauce. Simmer 1 minute more.
  5. 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

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

% 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.