Description
A delicious and easy dish that combines hearty flavors of pasta and turkey, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 340g penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 450g ground turkey
- 10g salt, divided
- 0.5g black pepper
- 1g Italian seasoning
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 16g all-purpose flour
- 480ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 425g can of tomato sauce
- 240ml half-and-half
- 115g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 115g shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Red chili flakes, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water for 1–2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until it softens.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Brown the turkey and season with half of the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add minced garlic last and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture in the skillet and stir for about 1 minute to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add the cooked pasta and half-and-half to the skillet, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese, then top with the remaining cheese. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
- Once melted, garnish with fresh parsley and red chili flakes if using, then serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to reserve some pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce. For a creamier sauce, add more half-and-half or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian