5 from 15 votes
Creamy Turkey and Swiss Pasta
Creamy Turkey and Swiss Pasta combines ground turkey, aromatic vegetables, and Swiss cheese into a rich sauce tossed with penne pasta. The dish features a smooth texture from the cheese and thickened milk-flour mixture, complemented by savory herbs and garlic. Cooking the turkey with onions and peppers builds flavor, while slowly integrating the milk and flour creates a silky coating for the pasta. This satisfying dish works well as a hearty lunch or dinner option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
407 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound penne pasta (cooked one minute shy of instructions)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 ounces swiss cheese , chopped
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey, salt, pepper, onion and green bell pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the thyme and garlic and stir.
- Whisk the milk and flour together in a large measuring cup then add to the turkey slowly while whisking.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add in the swiss cheese and pasta and toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
440mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.