Creamy Weeknight Turkey Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Meat
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12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or your favorite type)
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1 lb ground turkey
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1 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce Ingredients
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese & Garnish
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Pour in the marinara sauce and broth, stirring to combine. Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes, bringing everything to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cooked ground turkey and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
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Lower the heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix well.
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Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, stirring to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water.
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Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese.
# Notes:
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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One-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners
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Can be prepared ahead for meal prep