Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ground turkey and cheddar cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the base: Stir in the chicken broth and milk, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta: Add the pasta to the pot, stirring to combine. Cover and let it cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Make it cheesy: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve and garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg