Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with lean ground turkey and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups dried short cut pasta (approximately 8 ounces)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Once it is hot add the ground turkey and onion. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking apart into small pieces, until the turkey is no longer pink and the onions are soft.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until you can start to smell it.
- Mix in the spices and stir to coat the meat.
- Add in the dried pasta with the chicken broth and milk. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until it is melted. Serve.
Notes
- This dish is great for leftovers and can be reheated easily.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg