Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this sophisticated yet simple ground turkey pasta. This recipe transforms lean turkey, fresh garlic, and a velvety, roux-thickened cream sauce into a restaurant-quality meal. By layering flavors and utilizing professional browning techniques, you achieve a glossy, savory dish that perfectly coats each piece of penne. It is a wholesome, protein-packed, and comforting family favorite that comes together in under thirty minutes, making it the perfect solution for busy evenings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
12 oz penne pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1.5 cups chicken broth (halal)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente.
While pasta cooks, brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and crumbly.
Remove turkey from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half, simmering until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the shredded mozzarella until smooth and melted.
Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Fold the drained pasta into the sauce until well coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken broth used is certified halal to maintain the dietary requirement. You can customize this by adding sautéed spinach or diced bell peppers during the browning process for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern American