Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta
Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender pasta, savory ground turkey, and melty cheddar cheese in a creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every bite. With its simple preparation and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Make the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine everything: Mix in cooked pasta and cheddar cheese until melted and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg